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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 Customers do not receive arbitrary access to the host machine, and providers can inspect resource use, pause the node, revoke access, and remove the software at any time. — Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2026 Intruding traffic attempted to install multiple malicious apps that made SuperBoxes a node in yet another proxy network or join botnets for use in DDoS attacks. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 There is no shortage of unstudied percolation systems that their technique could apply to — like graphs where the nodes don’t all look identical, or more complicated models that describe freezing water or quantum materials. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Bahrain, home to the Navy's 5th Fleet, had been a particularly critical node in that system, being a major supply apparatus for resources. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for node

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The disease increasingly impacts non-smoking women, and current screening methods often detect small lung nodules that lack precise, minimally invasive treatment options.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The former president is continuing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer that was diagnosed in May 2025 after doctors discovered a prostate nodule.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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The doctor said his colleagues are struggling to treat infected children who often arrive at the hospital with serious complications like pneumonia, diarrhea and encephalitis, or brain swelling.

— Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The concern is as the days go on, the swelling is going to go into his hand.

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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The initial agreement was that, in the separation, Bass would give Sperr a $50 million lump-sum payment and two properties in New York, and continue to care for Sperr’s mother, according to the suit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, sesame oil, miso, vanilla, and 1/4 cup (60g) warm water until no lumps of miso remain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

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Jangale remembers software errors and a drivetrain that proved too weak to roll over soft bumps in initial tests.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Ahead of Labor Day, Amazon has more wireless bras on sale starting at just $10 that smooth, support, and move with you without unwanted wires, lumps, or bumps.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of bump

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The patients had all previously tried other therapies with little to no success and had mutations in RAS proteins, which can drive tumor growth.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Alcohol played a major role in deaths from malignant tumors in the head and neck, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and cancer of the esophagus.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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