tissue

noun

Definition of tissuenext
as in towel

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Recent Examples of tissue Peptides are short chains of amino acids that help regulate functions such as metabolism, growth and tissue repair, according to Cleveland Clinic. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 One notable example is MIT’s myoneural actuator, a living implant made from muscle tissue that interfaces naturally with nerves. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Meat meal is just animal tissue that’s had most of its water and fat removed. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026 The tissue is solid wood and will have intricate, swirling grain patterns. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tissue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tissue
  1. towel
  2. napkin
Noun
  • One of the children, a boy wrapped only in a towel, fled the riverbank in a panic and ascended to the road as the adults were drowning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Dry everything for at least five days or wipe equipment with a towel before reuse.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of towel
Noun
  • Kim is working the floor every night, touching each table with a hello or a smile or a friendly retrieval of a fallen napkin.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • Southside Minneapolis is home to this three-napkin burger famous for its molten cheese center.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of napkin

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“Tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tissue. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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