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
Named after Sweetman’s daughters, Alisa and Kaia, the landers will determine if the nodules spontaneously interact with salt and water to create electricity.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The announcement followed a routine physical in which doctors found a small prostate nodule that required additional testing.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The announcement followed a routine physical in which doctors found a small prostate nodule that required additional testing.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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These help improve circulation during long flights by reducing swelling and discomfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Doctors treat the symptoms such as headache, fever and brain swelling.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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And so our neighbors, and the jobs that are part of AT&T, ironically are moving to exactly where Ross Perot identified a node of potential business 40 years ago.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Take cuttings 3 to 6 inches in length and cut just below a leaf node.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fast-food restaurants see less of a bump in sales.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bump was later ruled a penalty, but the disheartening finish had Santos-Griswold considering retirement.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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He was later diagnosed with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Strong made progress faster than anyone expected but not without some bumps and bruises.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pancreatic cancer forms tumors in the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen that creates insulin for digestion, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even low levels of activity were enough to produce metabolic changes in certain tumor models.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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