nodes

noun

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 Aireen Omar | Malaysia Malaysia is becoming one of the key nodes in the AI supply chain, home to both a growing data-center and semiconductor sector. — Ashleigh Nghiem, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 By weaving lasercomm links across space, airborne and terrestrial nodes alongside existing fiber and RF, leaders create self-healing mesh networks that guarantee mission-critical throughput even when primary links are severed or jammed. — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Joining the network ports are a mesh button for adding nodes, a reset button, and the power jack. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 These are key fuel nodes for the Red Sea, made all the more vital as Iran throttles traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The program turns large unmanned aircraft into mobile nodes that can support individual test missions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 An unshakable moat The industrial gas ecosystem is driven by broad secular trends, including the reshoring of manufacturing, advanced semiconductor nodes and carbon capture infrastructure. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The taller nodes even stand in for overlays to help lockdown the foot. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 How a Mesh System Can Help Mesh systems use multiple access points or nodes to extend coverage around a home while operating as a coordinated network. — William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodes
  1. swellings
  2. nodules
  3. lumps
  4. bumps
  5. tumors
Noun
  • Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of swellings
Noun
  • Five round nodules, each about a centimeter wide, clustered together like grapes, were stuck to the stone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pulmonary nodules can be small and difficult to distinguish within the complex architecture of the lung.
    — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of nodules
Noun
  • The real estate sector is taking its lumps as Treasury yields surge, but Mizuho sees plenty of potential for two dividend-paying stocks in that corner of the market.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Through two weeks of the Dallas Cowboys’ season, there are some lumps that the team’s defense has taken that have been reminiscent of the last two porous efforts on that side of the ball.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lumps
Noun
  • But there were more bumps in the road for Detroit, which by November was still a dismal 3-6.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • Some clinics may also offer full-body MRIs, which scan for any abnormalities from cancerous tumors to evidence of stroke.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lundgren subsequently underwent surgery and had six tumors removed.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tumors

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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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