Thesaurus results for NODE

node

noun

ˈnōd

Definition of node

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 Millions of users have unknowingly become proxy nodes after installing free VPNs or dubious browser extensions, allowing attackers to create fake accounts, scrape data at scale and commit promo and payment fraud. — Dan Pinto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The taller nodes even stand in for overlays to help lockdown the foot. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Clean garden shears and snip stems above the leaf node to promote new mint growth. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 About ⅓ of the way down the stem, locate an outward-facing leaf node or bump where a leaf attaches to the stem. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for node

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Noun

Sarcoidosis is a disease in which nodules form, most commonly, in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones and skin.

— Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Excremental progress After first spotting the round nodule, DeMar quickly radioed his colleagues.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nodule

Noun

Reid said Friday that the Chiefs’ athletic training staff has been working to keep the swelling down in Conner’s knee.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
The viral disease causes a blotchy rash and flulike symptoms but can develop into severe, life-threatening illnesses, such as pneumonia and brain swelling.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of swelling

Noun

Fresh lump crab meat, three cheeses, and a few tangy and spicy ingredients meld into one dreamy dip.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Yes, a debt relief company may be able to help after a lawsuit has been filed — particularly in terms of negotiating a lower lump-sum settlement on the debt.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

The 2nm Pro chip brings with it the usual performance bumps, but also the ability to record 4K 240fps slow-motion video.

— Dominic Preston, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2026
Tucker picked up some extra bumps and bruises Saturday, most notably fouling a pitch off his right knee in the third inning.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bump

Noun

Our earlier studies in lung cancer models showed changes in immune cell infiltration, macrophage balance, and tumor necrosis, findings consistent with others.

— Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
Gilbert had just celebrated his return to the stage in June after emergency surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumor.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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