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
Count two nodes from the base of the spike and cut the spike just above the second node.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
An eclipse season begins when the sun moves close to one of these nodes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This approach aligns with broader trends in smart living, where screens shift from passive devices to interactive nodes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
By spreading functions across many nodes, the systems can refresh technology more quickly and continue operating even if some satellites are lost or disabled.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The goal is to have only 2 to 3 leaf nodes on each stem.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
These minerals, plus others that Fleet Space nodes can help discover, including cobalt, nickel, and lithium, are all on the country’s list of critical minerals.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
This at-home massager, complete with eight kneading massage nodes and heat, is a real treat at the end of a long day.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Additional nodes for the Editors' Choice-winning eero 6+ are $140 each.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
An eclipse season begins when the sun moves close to one of these nodes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This approach aligns with broader trends in smart living, where screens shift from passive devices to interactive nodes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
By spreading functions across many nodes, the systems can refresh technology more quickly and continue operating even if some satellites are lost or disabled.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The goal is to have only 2 to 3 leaf nodes on each stem.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
These minerals, plus others that Fleet Space nodes can help discover, including cobalt, nickel, and lithium, are all on the country’s list of critical minerals.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
This at-home massager, complete with eight kneading massage nodes and heat, is a real treat at the end of a long day.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Additional nodes for the Editors' Choice-winning eero 6+ are $140 each.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodes
Noun
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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 report noted some mottling and nodules in the liver and a spleen with one hypoechoic mass and multiple similar nodules suggestive of hemangiosarcoma.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Typically, their damage is mostly limited to the bumps and lumps created by their tunneling activity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The buildings had suffered many injuries inside and out, lumps and bumps everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When other resorts are battling bumps or bare spots, Baldy’s corduroy often remains impeccable, rewarding skiers and snowboarders who love speed, precision, and long, uninterrupted descents.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dual moguls sees two skiers racing side by side down the course featuring two jumps and fields of bumps, known as moguls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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The run raises money for neurofibromatosis, commonly referred to as NF — a group of genetic disorders that causes skin pigmentation and tumors on nerve tissue.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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Three in four people under 50 aren’t diagnosed until tumors are more advanced and harder to treat, this study also found.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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