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
Everyone else becomes a fulfillment node.
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Zac Brandenberg, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The latest iPhones and Macs use what is known as the 3-nanometer fabrication node.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 May 2026
Imagine a graph where each node (point) represents a person, and each edge (a line segment connecting the points) represents a friendship.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
Until 2018, the station was a main node for travel into and out of Tel Aviv.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Zac Brandenberg, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The latest iPhones and Macs use what is known as the 3-nanometer fabrication node.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 May 2026
Imagine a graph where each node (point) represents a person, and each edge (a line segment connecting the points) represents a friendship.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
Until 2018, the station was a main node for travel into and out of Tel Aviv.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
Noun
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What patients experience—painful nodules, swelling, abscesses and drainage—is the visible endpoint of that internal cascade.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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There, red nodules formed and progressed to develop dark centers.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Measles can lead to serious complications and even death by triggering pneumonia or brain swelling.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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This is also linked to a change known as Darier’s sign, which is a common finding in mastocytosis, where rubbing a skin lesion causes redness or swelling.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
15 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The tight-fitting lid has a metal knob on top and little bumps called drip points on the underside so that the moisture from condensation is evenly redistributed over the food to keep it moist.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Mike Bercovici was officially promoted from assistant QBs coach to passing game coordinator after receiving the bump earlier this offseason.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
20 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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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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