as in swellings
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 nodes
Heat therapy combined with deep-kneading nodes helps loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Each Mind model features 22 individual nodes directly under the foot which are intended to help the wearer stay present and connect with their surroundings.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 June 2026
In the middle depth of the battlespace, Ukrainian strike systems are reaching logistics nodes, command posts, transportation hubs, and air defense batteries far behind the front, forcing Russia to push supplies and units farther from Ukrainian positions.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Now, satellite images reviewed by Reuters show Beijing is building a sprawling web of launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
If capture proved impossible or the objective shifted, the operation could rely instead on stand-off weapons such as Tomahawk cruise missiles or stealth aircraft targeting command centers, bunkers or military nodes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The linear and hierarchical progression of a traditional text is replaced in hypertext by a series of alternative pathways that allow access to content chunks or nodes by means of electronic links.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
To prevent this and encourage bushier growth, trim tall stems and pinch back leaves above the leaf nodes.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Nanometer processes refer to chip manufacturing technology, with smaller nodes typically enabling faster and more efficient semiconductors.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Each Mind model features 22 individual nodes directly under the foot which are intended to help the wearer stay present and connect with their surroundings.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 June 2026
In the middle depth of the battlespace, Ukrainian strike systems are reaching logistics nodes, command posts, transportation hubs, and air defense batteries far behind the front, forcing Russia to push supplies and units farther from Ukrainian positions.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Now, satellite images reviewed by Reuters show Beijing is building a sprawling web of launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
If capture proved impossible or the objective shifted, the operation could rely instead on stand-off weapons such as Tomahawk cruise missiles or stealth aircraft targeting command centers, bunkers or military nodes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The linear and hierarchical progression of a traditional text is replaced in hypertext by a series of alternative pathways that allow access to content chunks or nodes by means of electronic links.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
To prevent this and encourage bushier growth, trim tall stems and pinch back leaves above the leaf nodes.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Nanometer processes refer to chip manufacturing technology, with smaller nodes typically enabling faster and more efficient semiconductors.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodes
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The collector vehicle is lowered by a cable, and the nodules are returned to the surface in a separate pipe; for simplicity, the diagrams in this article do not show both at the same time.—
Harry Stevens,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The question becomes whether the Blues want to bring in a reinforcement now or let their recent high draft picks take their lumps.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This fermentation process separates the milk into curds (the thicker lumps of cheese) and whey (the liquid portion).—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 May 2026
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It is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and rashes or bumps that appear seven to 14 days after exposure.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The overall agreement will result in small pay bumps for everybody covered by the agreement and annual pay hikes of about 4 % for the duration of the deal.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The drugs may also dial down the inflammation that can drive cancer development—and might even act directly on tumors.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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