tissues

Definition of tissuesnext
plural of tissue

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Recent Examples of tissues In recent years, researchers have discovered that, aside from fracturing, living tissues also crumple, buckle, wrinkle, and fold via physical mechanisms that produce incredible diversity with just a few slight tweaks in tissue properties and architecture. Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026 Some newer injectables, called cell therapies, collect cells and tissues from bone marrow or fat tissue. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tissues
towels
Noun
  • Scrape the ricotta from the towels and transfer it to a large bowl.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
  • The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026

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“Tissues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tissues. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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