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
The film’s quest is to build nodes, networks, and a growing community engaged with reimagining the future.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
American and Israeli aircraft are operating over Iran with near-total freedom, striking military infrastructure, command nodes, and strategic assets across the country.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Begin at the top and sides of the shrub, cutting branches just above a leaf node.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Players will have to use a Hook Shot device to grab onto nodes that may or may not be there.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
American and Israeli aircraft are operating over Iran with near-total freedom, striking military infrastructure, command nodes, and strategic assets across the country.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Begin at the top and sides of the shrub, cutting branches just above a leaf node.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Players will have to use a Hook Shot device to grab onto nodes that may or may not be there.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
Noun
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Sinatra had been in a career slump and had also been suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage and nodules.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.—
Coalter G Lathrop,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ticket, which has a one-time lump-sum amount of $118 million, has still not been claimed as of today.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the launches haven't been entirely without bumps in the road.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Proton beam therapy is a form of radiation treatment that delivers a highly precise dose to the tumor, sparing the surrounding tissue and thus reducing side effects.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2000, Norris Church Mailer was diagnosed with a malignant gastrointestinal tumor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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