as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there
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Recent Examples of nodule
From there, nodules were suctioned up to the surface through a miles-long industrial straw.
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Harry Stevens,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Only about 1 out of 10 thyroid nodules turns out to be cancerous.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Boston Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall said recent early detection screening for roughly 1,500 firefighters revealed 637 high-risk cases, including, but not limited to aortic aneurysms; cancerous polyps and nodules on the trachea, thyroid and lungs; prostate cancer and lung cancer.
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Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Harry Stevens,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Only about 1 out of 10 thyroid nodules turns out to be cancerous.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Boston Fire Commissioner Rodney Marshall said recent early detection screening for roughly 1,500 firefighters revealed 637 high-risk cases, including, but not limited to aortic aneurysms; cancerous polyps and nodules on the trachea, thyroid and lungs; prostate cancer and lung cancer.
—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
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Eventually, the swelling went down.
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The swelling is a reoccurrence of the original injury suffered by Abel in mid-April.
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Far from lumps of rock, the trojans, along with DJ and Dinkinesh (which is the Ethiopian name for the Lucy fossil), are windows into the past, and the storytellers of the Earth's most ancient history.
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Rather than receiving a lump-sum loan upfront, borrowers can access a credit line as needed during the draw period (up to the credit limit).
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Before long, there will be new growth tips emerging from the node.
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Every system assigned to protect population centers, oil infrastructure or strategic facilities is a system unavailable to protect logistical nodes and operational support areas closer to the front.
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While Gray put together a big night on the bump, Eaton and right-fielder Wilyer Abreu compiled their own at the plate.
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For the event, where Cuoco connected with the man of the hour Larry David, the Big Bang Theory alum dressed her bump in an elegant black short-sleeve dress with pockets.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Lawren, who plays varsity basketball, is still recovering from bruises to her shoulder, arm and back according to the notice.
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In cats, the gene was frequently altered in mammary tumors.
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Negodiuk started searching online for volunteers who could help them and found one who agreed to transport the tumor to Germany and another to Italy.
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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