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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Two weeks ago, the president’s social-media growling about higher China tariffs exposed a node of complacency among investors, who as a group had turned their focus away from the trade-policy flux.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Cut the stem just above a node or near the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Like nitrogen and oxygen molecules in a sample of air, individual mesh nodes today are typically imagined to each trace random paths whose motions are uncorrelated to nearby nodes.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
Each of the 63 DGX B200 nodes contains eight NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, forming the backbone of UF’s expanding AI ecosystem.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Cut the stem just above a node or near the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Like nitrogen and oxygen molecules in a sample of air, individual mesh nodes today are typically imagined to each trace random paths whose motions are uncorrelated to nearby nodes.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
Each of the 63 DGX B200 nodes contains eight NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, forming the backbone of UF’s expanding AI ecosystem.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
Noun
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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
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For now, its role is limited to state sponsorship to give Impossible Metals Bahrain the right to canvas the area and deploy robots that collect manganese, copper, and nickel nodules.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Look for swelling, rashes, visible lumps or if the nipple has been pulled in.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s why any new lump or change in the chest deserves medical attention.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Possible bumps in the road Defense will top the agenda.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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New York came in third, with an average increase of $20,179 since 2024, pushing Connecticut to fourth place, with a $16,148 bump.—
Alix Langone,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bell decided that Liam would have an inoperable brain tumor, and called Clifton into his office to explain the decision, Clifton told Soap Opera Digest.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Pain From the Spread of Bladder Cancer Pain, too, can be an indication that the tumor has spread, especially pain in the flank area or the area above your pubic bone.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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