as in swellings
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 nodules
Heads with nodules made from rubber, plastic or silicone are better at keeping limescale from forming quickly.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
China is leading a race to collect metal-rich nodules from the ocean floor, resources seen as key to clean energy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Sinatra had been in a career slump and had also been suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage and nodules.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.
—Coalter G Lathrop, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
On the seafloor, the nodules are vital habitat, part of a fragile ecosystem of marine species that are adapted to the dark, cold environment.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The fusion crust nodules became more defined at 250x magnification.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
China is leading a race to collect metal-rich nodules from the ocean floor, resources seen as key to clean energy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Sinatra had been in a career slump and had also been suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage and nodules.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.
—Coalter G Lathrop, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
On the seafloor, the nodules are vital habitat, part of a fragile ecosystem of marine species that are adapted to the dark, cold environment.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The fusion crust nodules became more defined at 250x magnification.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodules
Noun
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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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Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, Florida’s corners have been inconsistent, taking their lumps against a deep, talented receiving corps.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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This limitation is becoming especially acute as the industry explores sub-5-nanometer nodes in two-dimensional semiconductor systems, where material balance is critical for reliable device operation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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This at-home massager, complete with eight kneading massage nodes and heat, is a real treat at the end of a long day.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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School board members voted to implement the pay bumps at a special meeting Thursday, scheduled after Tuesday’s vote on the district’s ballot measure, which was pitched as a way to raise district employee pay.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is an excellent way to secure your personal item to a larger suitcase while protecting it from the bumps and scuffs that come with travel.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The girl suffered cuts and bruises as the impact sent her hurtling to the pavement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories Paul’s filing, which Variety has obtained, includes multiple allegations of physical violence committed by Mortensen alongside photos of bruises on Paul’s arms, legs and face as well as text messages between Paul and Mortensen where Paul mentions one of her injuries.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike more common breast cancers that begin in the milk ducts, cancerous phyllodes tumors develop in the breast’s connective tissue.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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And Topol notes that TB-500 has been shown to speed up the growth of dormant tumors in animal experiments.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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