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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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Recent Examples of cells
Originally designed to target and wipe out cancer by reprogramming the patient’s immune cells, CAR T is now being offered to patients in hundreds of clinical trials for autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, lupus, Graves’ disease, vasculitis, and many others.
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Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Reverse charging allows the user to juice up other mobile gadgetry while out and about, and 33-W fast-charging is supported when the phone's cells need a boost.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Boiling water acts as a contact herbicide that inflicts thermal shock on the weeds' plant cells.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Over weeks, these immature cells differentiate into the specific neuron types needed to replace what was lost.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The treatment neutralizes the virus and blocks its ability to enter and infect healthy cells.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Experts suspect that the toxins of lilies are quickly absorbed into the cat’s bloodstream and damage the epithelial cells of the renal tubules, which are the long, narrow tubes of nephrons, the structural and functional units of kidneys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Histamine is a chemical compound naturally produced by immune cells, including mast cells, in response to a threat like an allergen.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
But in the wings, some cells remained with their metal doors.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Reverse charging allows the user to juice up other mobile gadgetry while out and about, and 33-W fast-charging is supported when the phone's cells need a boost.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Boiling water acts as a contact herbicide that inflicts thermal shock on the weeds' plant cells.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Over weeks, these immature cells differentiate into the specific neuron types needed to replace what was lost.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The treatment neutralizes the virus and blocks its ability to enter and infect healthy cells.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Experts suspect that the toxins of lilies are quickly absorbed into the cat’s bloodstream and damage the epithelial cells of the renal tubules, which are the long, narrow tubes of nephrons, the structural and functional units of kidneys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Histamine is a chemical compound naturally produced by immune cells, including mast cells, in response to a threat like an allergen.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
But in the wings, some cells remained with their metal doors.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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All 56 Georgia Senate seats and all 180 Georgia House seats are on the ballot, though Republicans remain favored to maintain control of both chambers.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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Both chambers have a $200 million baseline for conservation easements through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Insider Gaming independently verified the email’s authenticity by having two separate affiliates forward it directly.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The 18 Americans aboard the ship arrived stateside on Monday after days inside their cabins, before returning to quarantine in facilities designed to house people exposed to infectious diseases.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Yet in what could have been another existential and very French tale of impossible love, albeit one set predominantly in the cabins of 18-wheelers or anonymous roadside rest stops, Le Gall has boldly chosen to offer up the possibility of redemption.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In industries facing volatile hiring markets or shifting customer expectations, leaders may come to realize that the most formative chapters of their careers are built in instability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Four chapters in Levine’s novel chronicle Ella’s stay at a boarding-style finishing school for girls where she is mercilessly bullied but also finds a best friend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Add honey or ice cubes for extra sweetness and texture.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The three‑part design keeps essentials organized and secure, with two zippered compartments for valuables and a snap‑closure center pocket that offers quick access while helping deter pickpockets.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Development sends runoff into bays, further clouding the water.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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