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
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
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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
In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 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
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
In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodules
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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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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Learning how to tell if a cheesecake is properly baked or how to mix the batter free of lumps, are lifetime skills that will prove useful in the future.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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This is especially true once the lunar nodes shift in July.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Semiconductor controls continue to govern advanced nodes; outbound investment screening has deep institutional support; critical infrastructure and data concerns persist across multiple agencies.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Flores arrived at court wearing bandages on her face and, according to her attorney, complaining of bruises on her ribs.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Just a bump to follow the bruises.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Torney was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer with recurring tumors that eat away at bone marrow, damaging bones and the immune system.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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For example, treating slow-growing tumors with surgery, radiation or chemotherapy could create significant side effects without a survival benefit.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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