Thesaurus results for NODE

node

noun

ˈnōd

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 Aim to cut the stems about ¼-inch above a node (the point where the plant’s leaves and side shoots emerge). —

Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 Heat therapy combined with deep-kneading nodes helps loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Finally, the All-In plan gets you all of the above, a mesh Wi-Fi node for broader signal coverage, a cybersecurity package, Hulu and Paramount+ streaming, and more for $55 a month. —

K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026 There’s little to show for it, other than parts of the industrial city OXAGON, where the port has become an important node for bringing in goods following the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. —

Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for node

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Plenty of benign conditions like cysts and growths called fibroadenomas can show up as little bumps and nodules, but these can also signal cancer.

— Sara Lindberg, SELF, 3 Oct. 2025
Negotiators are wrangling over how much nodule coverage must remain untouched after mining; current drafts discuss a figure like 15 percent, and how to distribute any benefits from international waters.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025