nodes

plural of node
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 The researchers successfully demonstrated a scalable quantum networking architecture that functions well across numerous interconnected nodes. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025 Eigenvector centrality and its relatives pop up everywhere researchers need to identify influential nodes in complex networks. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2025 Deep neural networks are a type of machine learning system inspired by how the human brain works, consisting of multiple layers of nodes that process data step-by-step. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 Things like robots, tasks, and obstacles were treated as nodes. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 Walker had to wait for weeks while doctors figured out the cause of those nodes. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Look for signs of insects under the leaves and at the nodes where new leaves develop. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 As these systems grow more dynamic, running across multicloud platforms, edge compute nodes and increasingly leveraging 5G connectivity, organizations are losing their ability to understand what’s happening on their networks. Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Without that access, startups and researchers won’t be able to afford to do relevant work using 300-millimeter wafers and advanced chip-technology nodes. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.
    Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Cut into potatoes, and scoop the flesh into a food processor; process until no lumps remain, about 1 minute.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Brunicke will need to take some lumps, as any teenager playing defense in the NHL will learn.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The injury report on Friday was mixed for the Chargers, who have suffered plenty of bumps, bruises, sprains and strains since training camp opened back in July and yet managed to record a 4-2 record going into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium.
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, its built with a sleek, sturdy metal shell, which makes the drive look great and hold up to bumps and falls.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Advanced cancers can leave patients with few options when the tumors become increasingly aggressive and resistant to treatment.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The system uses extreme cold (-170C°) to destroy early-stage, low-risk breast tumors in women age 70 and above.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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