cells

noun

plural of cell
1
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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2
as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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3
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 That protein then trains the immune system to learn to attack cancer cells. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The vaccine targets abnormal proteins called neoantigens that appear on the surface of cancer cells. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 The goal is for the two drugs to work together to train the body’s immune system to attack any remaining cancer cells. — Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 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 From infancy onward interactions between intestinal microbes and immune cells help the body distinguish harmless microorganisms from disease-causing pathogens and regulate inflammatory responses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Its lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) cells are intended for energy storage systems, while nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells will supply Toyota for battery-electric vehicles. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 Meaning, researchers continued to rely heavily on male animals and cells. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026 Its cells would then engulf the food particle and break it down into its constituent molecules. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
  1. rooms
  2. chambers
  3. affiliates
  4. cabins
  5. chapters
  6. cubes
  7. compartments
  8. bays
Noun
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This compact design is especially useful for vessel retrofits, where engineers must install electric systems inside existing engine rooms without reducing space for cargo or passengers.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • New York's Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act passed both chambers this spring and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Both chambers of the Parliament had voted in favor of the measure, which also banned the use of mobile phones in high schools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • Aeroplan has more than 10 million members worldwide who can redeem points on Air Canada or through its partner network of airlines and its hotel and car rental affiliates.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist.
    — Marissa E. Yingling, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliates
Noun
  • Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Third Wheel room features a twin bunk set up over a queen bed, while the freestanding cabins sleep up to six.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • The tour route will give participants a closer look at several projects representing different chapters of 18th & Vine’s development.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The group has grown to six chapters, and several teens have started environmental projects of their own.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • The zooming-out step passes through a point at which all magnets look the same, whether their atoms are arranged in cubes or tetrahedra.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.
    — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, the expansive, expandable stern can transform from a beach club into a launch pad for toys and tenders, with movable furniture and integrated storage compartments.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • The Monochrome cruise missile is based on the S-71 Kovyor and is designed for carriage inside the weapons bays of the Su-57 fighter jet and S-70 Okhotnik drone.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • River otters are not to be confused with sea otters, which live in the ocean, bays and harbors and can grow to be up to five feet and 100 pounds.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bays

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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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