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
For instance, the dimensions of the rock nodule in which it is preserved are consistent with those of an egg.
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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Heads with nodules made from rubber, plastic or silicone are better at keeping limescale from forming quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, the primary reason for this type of operation is cancer, a goiter or suspicious nodule.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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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Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Heads with nodules made from rubber, plastic or silicone are better at keeping limescale from forming quickly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, the primary reason for this type of operation is cancer, a goiter or suspicious nodule.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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He was later examined in July and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after displaying visible swelling in his lower legs near his ankles.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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JayLee, 19, is now fighting for her life at Truman Medical Center, University Health, using a breathing machine and battling brain swelling, her father said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Adding the grits to the pot slowly while stirring is key to the dish's creaminess and no lumps.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to Ukrainian media, the attacks were launched to damage and disrupt Russia’s oil refinery facilities, storage terminals, and fuel distribution nodes.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The hard part is proving that floating AI nodes can survive rough seas, limited satellite links and complicated maintenance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At least according to her head coach, Fudd is being duly patient with this latest bump.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Relations continued to improve but hit a bump from Arab backlash over the Israel-Hamas war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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On this night, the hardwood bruises had given way to dirt and pine tar.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The baby’s siblings, most of whom were under the age of three, were found with marks, bruises, missing fingernails.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November, and through fundraisers and a GoFundMe account, donations for medical expenses have topped $125,000.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Even after Jovi's tumor was successfully removed, one of her doctors paid her a visit to check on her recovery weeks later.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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