tissue

noun

Definition of tissuenext
as in towel

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Recent Examples of tissue Shortly after hearing the verdict, Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa, embraced a man seated behind her and wiped her eyes with a tissue, according to a live feed of the proceeding from The Associated Press. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 The baby had evidence of measles virus in its lung tissue, Diamantoni said, suggesting that it was infected by its mother before birth. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Mammography and ultrasound readily identify breast tissue; colonoscopy safely screens for colon cancer. — Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 Because one of the boy's family members had measles, investigators tested the boy's lung tissue and found evidence of measles infection, Diamantoni said. — Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tissue
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  1. towel
  2. napkin
Noun
  • From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Transfer to a fresh container covered with wet towels and some ice, then refrigerate until ready to use.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of towel
Noun
  • Scott London Chester Designed by Jason Anderholm Chester began as a napkin sketch, created by Jason Anderholm, who went from electrician to showman.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Others may require you to do a little back-of-the-napkin math, says Jon Lapp, a CFP with Haven Financial Advisors.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of napkin

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