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
Similarly, simple IoT nodes, such as smart cameras and microphones, can offload heavy AI tasks to tiny neuromorphic chips.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Art-Net nodes cost less than a tank of gas.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
The Barabasi Lab’s Nature 150, for instance, conveys the importance of intellectual influence by creating a galaxy-like network of scientific papers and allowing users to travel through its colorful constellations of nodes and links.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
As the wearer walks, these nodes slide up and down, basically transferring the topography of the ground through the shoes to stimulate the foot.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
One way to assess possible malignancy is irregularity of a growth, speed of growth, localized lymph node metastasis as evidenced by enlargement of the nodes, and more but there is no substitute for an FNA or removal and biopsy.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Intel now has two fabs running 18A nodes, which are designed for AI and high-performance computing applications.
—Kristina Partsinevelos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Like nitrogen and oxygen molecules in a sample of air, individual mesh nodes today are typically imagined to each trace random paths whose motions are uncorrelated to nearby nodes.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
If there are no new nodes, cut the spike down close to the base, leaving about 1 inch still attached.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Art-Net nodes cost less than a tank of gas.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
The Barabasi Lab’s Nature 150, for instance, conveys the importance of intellectual influence by creating a galaxy-like network of scientific papers and allowing users to travel through its colorful constellations of nodes and links.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
As the wearer walks, these nodes slide up and down, basically transferring the topography of the ground through the shoes to stimulate the foot.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
One way to assess possible malignancy is irregularity of a growth, speed of growth, localized lymph node metastasis as evidenced by enlargement of the nodes, and more but there is no substitute for an FNA or removal and biopsy.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Intel now has two fabs running 18A nodes, which are designed for AI and high-performance computing applications.
—Kristina Partsinevelos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Like nitrogen and oxygen molecules in a sample of air, individual mesh nodes today are typically imagined to each trace random paths whose motions are uncorrelated to nearby nodes.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2025
If there are no new nodes, cut the spike down close to the base, leaving about 1 inch still attached.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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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Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gradually whisk in warm chicken stock until no lumps remain; stir in andouille sausage, okra, and bay leaf.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While newborns may only consume around 8-16 ounces of formula per day on average, that amount bumps to an average of 24-40 ounces a day by 6 months of age.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Being prepared for bumps in the road Things started going south eight months into the whole cancer saga, after what was supposed to be my final—and easiest—surgery to insert permanent implants.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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In two mouse models, tumors treated with the antibody grew significantly slower than groups that did not receive the treatment, the study showed.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Causes include aneurysms, tumors and trauma and hypertension.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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