as in nodule
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis
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Recent Examples of node
Aim to cut the stems about ¼-inch above a node (the point where the plant’s leaves and side shoots emerge).
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Heat therapy combined with deep-kneading nodes helps loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Finally, the All-In plan gets you all of the above, a mesh Wi-Fi node for broader signal coverage, a cybersecurity package, Hulu and Paramount+ streaming, and more for $55 a month.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
There’s little to show for it, other than parts of the industrial city OXAGON, where the port has become an important node for bringing in goods following the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Heat therapy combined with deep-kneading nodes helps loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Finally, the All-In plan gets you all of the above, a mesh Wi-Fi node for broader signal coverage, a cybersecurity package, Hulu and Paramount+ streaming, and more for $55 a month.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
There’s little to show for it, other than parts of the industrial city OXAGON, where the port has become an important node for bringing in goods following the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
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Her scans were clear until the three-month mark, when her doctors found suspicious nodules in her lungs.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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One display shows two Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and a Helen Torr canvas side-by-side with a large septarian nodule (a geological concretion combining mudstone, limestone, and other minerals) that plainly resembles the artworks.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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The Normatec 3 Legs compression boots ($899) are used by professional athletes between games to improve circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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For deeper recovery, the $899 Normatec 3 Legs Compression Boots used by professional athletes between games fill with air and deflate in sequence to mimic muscle contractions, boost circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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One is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with the creditor or debt collector on a lump-sum settlement amount that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a hard, painless lump located directly behind or near the nipple, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu said in a statement the June bump likely came due to some relief at the gas pump.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Gen 2’s front camera is still limited to 8 megapixels, but the rear camera gets a bump from 8 to 13 megapixels.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
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Saturday morning, hundreds of families, friends, healthcare providers and survivors gathered at the San Francisco Zoo to raise awareness and funds for brain tumors and the Northern California Brain Tumor community.—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Eleven current and former nurses in Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s fifth floor maternity wing were diagnosed with brain tumors, sparking concern from employees and the community.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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