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 Understanding the benefits muscle cells have as endocrine workhorses could help keep us all healthier in the long run. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 The best ones contained physical exfoliants as well as chemical exfoliants (like AHA, BHA, or PHA) to slough away dead skin cells, and also featured nourishing ingredients to keep the skin hydrated (like jojoba oil, squalane, and shea butter). — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 By growing the plants from seed and studying their genomes, the Soltises could see what happens to cells in the immediate aftermath of genome duplication. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 The retina contains photoreceptor cells, including cones and rods. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
  1. rooms
  2. chambers
  3. affiliates
  4. cabins
  5. chapters
  6. cubes
  7. compartments
  8. bays
Noun
  • The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Efforts have clearly been made to preserve the building’s historic details like the stone fireplace, while rooms have been updated with modern touches.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • Both chambers are scheduled to be out on the campaign trail and in their home districts for much of October.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • The company and its affiliates employ about 3,200 workers in Arkansas.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tequila House and its affiliates have not yet responded to the filing, court records show.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of affiliates
Noun
  • The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers who make new bookings through November 9 can take an extra 5% off cabins or 10% off suites on select 2026 to 2028 all-inclusive sailings.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Eat Freeze watermelon chunks and use them in place of ice cubes.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • The top choice, Zone Tech’s Three-Pocket Mesh Storage Net, features multiple compartments for organizing your belongings.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Five men pleaded guilty in federal court this month to smuggling millions of dollars worth of cocaine from the Dominican Republic to South Florida hidden in compartments on sport fishing boats.
    — David Goodhue August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • The cutting arena at Bosque Ranch also has editing bays, where Sheridan and his team put together shows.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the bigger story sits inside the facility’s simulator bays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bays

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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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