tissue

noun

Definition of tissuenext
as in towel

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Recent Examples of tissue That’s because the rapid spikes in estrogen that occur in perimenopause can fuel the growth of tissue that is implicated in these conditions. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 For one, their mechanical properties can differ considerably from those of soft, flexible biological tissue, making seamless integration difficult. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Vaginal tissue very easily can get scratched and can bleed, depending on how smooth the wicker is. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 One of those tests can quantify how much benefit a patient might get out of chemotherapy based on imagery of the cancer tissue. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tissue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tissue
  1. towel
  2. napkin
Noun
  • Williams left the court on a stretcher with towels covering his left leg.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Sanitize solution appears to be greasy and the towels are not clean.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of towel
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  • Each poem, each sketch, each handwritten journal entry in a notebook or dashed on a napkin is an act of resistance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The light fixtures, furniture, carpet, utensils and even the napkin rings all matched.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of napkin

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

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