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
Last month, doctors found nodules on Lebron's lungs.
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Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of the disease.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Benign thyroid nodules, which are usually caused by an unexplained overgrowth of thyroid tissue, or thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid) can cause the condition too.
—Sonya Collins, SELF, 16 Jan. 2026
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Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of the disease.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Benign thyroid nodules, which are usually caused by an unexplained overgrowth of thyroid tissue, or thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid) can cause the condition too.
—Sonya Collins, SELF, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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The rash and swelling of hands, feet, face, ears, and neck that occurred with one of the meds.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
23 Mar. 2026
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Remove wristwatches and rings on fingers in case of swelling, the UC Davis Health Center advises.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating just until no large lumps remain.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The payload is designed to disperse projectiles over an area comparable to a large parking lot, enhancing effectiveness against radar sites, air defenses, and command nodes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Capital is looking for nodes that are not just profitable but durable.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the launches haven't been entirely without bumps in the road.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Huge bruises scattered her body.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just as often, though, survivors manifest no burns, bruises, or scars.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Peet wrote that a preliminary test found a small tumor, requiring MRI and further testing to determine her receptor status.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Doctors later discovered a second tumor in the same breast that was determined to be benign, only requiring a lumpectomy and radiation instead of chemotherapy or a mastectomy.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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