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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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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
The reprogrammed cells were injected into a mouse embryo, resulting in a chimeric mouse with physical traits derived from both the donor embryo and the reprogrammed stem cells.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This in turn can spur evolutionary genetic and metabolic investments that protect against, or repair, the damage life exerts on cells.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Aging cells become less efficient and are more prone to making mistakes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Unable to get rid of dysfunctional cells, the immune system itself gets weaker and can revert into a pro-inflammatory state that damages the few remaining healthy cells in your system.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This in turn can spur evolutionary genetic and metabolic investments that protect against, or repair, the damage life exerts on cells.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Aging cells become less efficient and are more prone to making mistakes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Unable to get rid of dysfunctional cells, the immune system itself gets weaker and can revert into a pro-inflammatory state that damages the few remaining healthy cells in your system.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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With just 54 cabins and suites in a space that would typically see 200, the new vessel will be primarily sold for full ship charters.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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By The River At River Cove Cabins Just a 10-minute drive from Murphy, these cozy cabins offer scenic views of the Nottely River and the surrounding forest.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bulk of the game revolves around exploring historically rich areas like Vatican City or Egypt, with some chapters playing in movie-like linear fashion while others opening to a more free-play experience.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Get your compression cubes ready for action and read on for my foolproof ski trip carry-on packing list.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes and put it in a mixing bowl.The Week UK, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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