node

noun

ˈnōd How to pronounce node (audio)
Definition of nodenext
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 Why financial sanctions are losing leverage Modern sanctions have long relied on control over key nodes in global commerce. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Full-back massage seat cushion with deep-kneading massage nodes, adjustable heat, vibration and customizable intensity turns any chair into a relaxation destination. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The lymphatic system collects that fluid from your tissues and routes it through a network of vessels, nodes and organs running parallel to the circulatory system throughout nearly the entire body, per StatPearls. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Infrastructure designed with containment logic could isolate affected nodes, preserve operations elsewhere and dynamically reroute critical services while remediation continues. — Akhilesh Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for node
Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
  1. nodule
  2. swelling
  3. lump
  4. bump
  5. tumor
Noun
  • Its equipment supports several research activities during a single voyage, including biological sampling, bathymetric surveys, sediment collection, and polymetallic nodule studies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • In facultative endosymbiosis, the symbiont can live independently, as in the case of nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria in the root nodules of leguminous plants.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Definition of nodule
Noun
  • Rattlesnake bites can cause severe pain, rapid swelling, as well as nausea and trouble breathing.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • The gut may also mount an immune response to the parasites, triggering inflammation and swelling.
    — Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • Pastas, all made in house, are a solid choice too—like the Squid Ink Orecchiette with lump crab.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Stocklas was retired by the time of his Powerball win, which netted a lump-sum payment of $191 million.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Fox Sports’ record-breaking soccer audiences are not a one-off World Cup bump, but the return on a long production build.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • There were 65 citations, a substantial bump from only 24 the year before.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of bump
Noun
  • Various types of cancer, in which malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues, contributed to between 13,000 and 20,000 deaths annually in this time frame.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, with a median survival of roughly 12 to 16 months even with treatment and a five-year survival rate below 10%.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of tumor

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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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