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
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
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 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 disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The research, published in Nature Geoscience, showed that polymetallic nodules can act like natural batteries, splitting seawater into oxygen and hydrogen.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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, 2 Sep. 2025
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
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 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 disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
The research, published in Nature Geoscience, showed that polymetallic nodules can act like natural batteries, splitting seawater into oxygen and hydrogen.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Typically, their damage is mostly limited to the bumps and lumps created by their tunneling activity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The buildings had suffered many injuries inside and out, lumps and bumps everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When nodes appear on the tiny plantlets, snip them off their long stems and propagate in water, or poke them into soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of centralized control, intelligence becomes embedded across millions of nodes (homes, offices, devices) interacting dynamically with broader systems.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Near the base, the Forest of Wonders in the family zone is a low-grade trail lightly lined with trees, with small natural bumps or mini moguls that add just a pop of thrill—even little kids can manage them.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mealybugs look like cottony white masses, scale insects appear as brown bumps on the leaves, and spider mites leave sticky webbing behind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The posts included more than a dozen images that showed bruises and other wounds on her body, holes in the wall and broken cabinets.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Look for unblemished spuds with no cuts, bruises, or discoloration.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The torso scan looks for solid tumors (as early as stage 1) and metabolic disorders, plus non-cancerous conditions like cysts and hematomas.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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More serious risks, including thyroid tumors and pancreatitis, are also listed in the drug's safety warnings.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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