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 In lab experiments, cells with the Neanderthal receptor grew more than cells with the modern human version. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 Prisoners who’d earned the privilege reported to work; those who hadn’t returned to their cells. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Lithium–oxygen batteries offer up to ten times the energy density of standard lithium-ion cells. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Iron also supports muscle function and helps cells produce energy. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 Doctors collected healthy blood-forming stem cells from her body, then administered high-dose chemotherapy to destroy cancerous cells in her bone marrow. — Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The process involves collecting the plasma while returning red cells and platelets along with saline back to the body. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The rooms The rooms pop with color, thanks to bright throws, eye-catching rugs, and botanical prints.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Kim Won Jin / AFP via Getty Images Another article recalled Kim visiting a pickled seafood factory at the time amid soaring temperatures, portraying him inspecting sweltering fermentation rooms while stressing food quality and hygiene.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

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Sending it to voters required three-fifths approval of both legislative chambers, which met in a special session to consider the change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bill passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers and was sent to Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat.

— Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of chambers

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Today’s platforms, technologies and revenue shares are vastly different but the need for affiliates to distribute your content to as broad an audience as possible hasn’t changed.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliates

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Rather, 18 cabins (and one suite, in a main structure) dot the 113 acre property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Only a small proportion of a corporation’s business travelers usually fly in top-tier cabins, but the higher fares could further drive up travel costs.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabins

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Spread over five floors, the museum showcases 83 displays, each one corresponding to one of the chapters of Pamuk’s eponymous novel, published in 2008.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chapters

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Now on sale for just $17, this set includes four mesh cubes of varying sizes, as well as a toiletry kit, laundry bag, cosmetics kit, and shoe bag.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Place Cornbread cubes in a large bowl with black beans, tomatoes, scallions, and remaining 1 cup cheese, 1 1/2 cups corn, and 1/2 cup bacon.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cubes

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Additionally, many of these bags have many compartments for high levels of organization for your tech products and school supplies.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Multiple compartments prevent bottles from shifting around in transit, while the hanging design turns even the smallest hotel bathroom into a surprisingly functional vanity.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

This hamlet is Liguria reduced to its essence, with a coastline flanked by the requisite colored stone fishermen’s houses, and tranquil bays—Prelo, Trelo, and Pomaro--rimmed by sand and pebble beaches.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Completing the estate is an attached three-car garage, with one of the bays equipped with a custom security station.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

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