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
To deadhead roses, cut the stems back to just above a leaf node or set of five leaflets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
This allows for a lot of possibilities to further deepen the hacking mechanic with more complex hacking grids, expanding it, or trying to decide which nodes will be of benefit in a fight.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
However, not everyone loves the aerial roots, those brown, woody appendages that grow from the nodes on the plant’s stem.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The nodes and edges represented different aspects of an experiment, such as beam splitters, the paths of photons, or whether or not two photons had interacted.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
This allows for a lot of possibilities to further deepen the hacking mechanic with more complex hacking grids, expanding it, or trying to decide which nodes will be of benefit in a fight.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
However, not everyone loves the aerial roots, those brown, woody appendages that grow from the nodes on the plant’s stem.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
The nodes and edges represented different aspects of an experiment, such as beam splitters, the paths of photons, or whether or not two photons had interacted.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
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In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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On Earth, similar nodule textures can form through chemical weathering, mineral precipitation or even volcanic processes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The White House announced on July 17 that the Republican leader had been recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, after images taken of the president showed visible swelling in his lower legs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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In about 40% of cases, hives are accompanied by angioedema—deeper swelling that can occur around the eyes, lips, or throat.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 Aug. 2025
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment equal to all the cash in the jackpot prize pool.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Harris decided to add some lump crab to Linden’s lobster sandwich.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The injuries range from bumps and bruises to broken bones.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The process of tumor diagnosis from unclear medical images requires evaluation.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When tested on human T cells, which had been developed to recognize a range of tumor antigens, zeaxanthin bolstered the immune cells' power in killing off melanoma, multiple myeloma and glioblastoma cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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