Thesaurus results for CELLS

cells

noun

plural of cell

as in rooms

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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as in chambers

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

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Recent Examples of cells According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The use of rechargeable all-solid-state cells could also reduce the frequency of battery replacement. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 When a radish is cut, bitten, or crushed, its cells are damaged, triggering an enzyme called myrosinase to break down the glucosinolates into various metabolites, including pungent compounds known as isothiocyanates. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 The gene acts like an on/off switch controlling how cells grow in the body. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Different medications seemed to have different effects on the cells. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 That protein then trains the immune system to learn to attack cancer cells. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Their early blooms can appear while temperatures remain cold, and some crocus species produce natural antifreeze proteins that help protect their cells from freezing temperatures. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

There are rumors about evacuees not being able to secure hotel rooms thanks to out-of-towners.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
One of the rentable rooms is the bank vault, which still has its six-ton door and reinforced concrete walls.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rooms

Noun

Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, leaving relatively few seats vulnerable to determine control of Congress.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of chambers

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Earlier this year, affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State both carried out attacks on the civilian airport and military airbase, contributing to initial suspicion that militants could have been behind the assault on the capital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Matthew Erskine & Andy Busser are not affiliates of CWM, LLC.

— Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliates

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Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabins

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Grandmasters premiered as a documentary series at Tribeca Festival in June but will launch in theaters as a nonfiction feature told in three chapters.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
What’s remarkable is how often the main chapters of this story have unfolded in coastal or mountain retreats.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of chapters

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Police described the suspect's vehicle as a white utility‑style work truck with four doors and side storage compartments.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Once in position, the drones connected to the internet, reportedly using Russian SIM cards, and flew out of the trucks’ secret compartments.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

Yet the bigger story sits inside the facility’s simulator bays.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
This sense of place, of Mallorca, its bays, clouds, Rafa’s family, his sense of ease with them, or his playing with his little son, make for some of the strongest impacts in the series.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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