tissue

noun

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as in towel

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Recent Examples of tissue Next up is level three autonomy, where robots can analyze imaging, generate procedural plans, adapt movement trajectories, and dynamically respond to human tissue movement during surgeries—all actions requiring mandatory surgeon approval. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterus’s inner lining grows outside of the uterus, and typically affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Callan was also able to take tissue samples of the whale for further research, according to the institute. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026 Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tissue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tissue
  1. towel
  2. napkin
Noun
  • That’s why Roberts always recommends swapping in fresh, plush towels for an instant upgrade.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • Thiero kept a towel draped over his right hand for most of the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of towel
Noun
  • An iconic food in Minnesota, the Juicy Lucy is a three-napkin burger famous is for its molten cheese center.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026
  • Just do not wear leather on the bottom half, lest your napkin slide off, too.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of napkin

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“Tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tissue. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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