as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there
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Recent Examples of nodule
The module also reviews lung nodules, which are small abnormal growths detected.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
On Earth, similar nodule textures can form through chemical weathering, mineral precipitation or even volcanic processes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Edward Herman from the Cook Islands' Seabed Minerals Authority holding polymetallic nodules, misshapen black globes encrusted with cobalt, nickel, manganese and other coveted metals, on June 12, 2025.
—Hugh Cameron
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
These then kicked off a chain of reactions that led to the jadarite nodules and other minerals forming.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
On Earth, similar nodule textures can form through chemical weathering, mineral precipitation or even volcanic processes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Edward Herman from the Cook Islands' Seabed Minerals Authority holding polymetallic nodules, misshapen black globes encrusted with cobalt, nickel, manganese and other coveted metals, on June 12, 2025.
—Hugh Cameron
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
These then kicked off a chain of reactions that led to the jadarite nodules and other minerals forming.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Look for swelling, rashes, visible lumps or if the nipple has been pulled in.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cut individual stems as needed, snipping above a leaf node to encourage continued growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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At 5-nanometre or smaller nodes (current cutting-edge chips), a tiny 30-nanometre particle (about 1/3,000th the width of a hair) can ruin a circuit and make the chip unusable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Active anthill, choreographed by collision warning systems,music arranged by sonics of bumps and scrapes.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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All of this comes in a waist-width that can suck up bumps, carve on groomers, and thanks to a unique tip that increases surface area for improved float, surf through a bit of boot-top fluff.—
Kimberly Beekman,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Jones victory comes amid a political landscape that has shifted regarding cancel culture and the intensity and lasting effects of political bruises.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Watch Adcock show off his post-fall bruise below.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Once doctors hurriedly removed the dangerous tumor growing on his brain, a weeklong hospital stay, months of therapy, and nearly $250,000 worth of medical expenses followed.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Skinner worked as a social worker until a brain tumor sidelined her career.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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