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
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.
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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
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
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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Plus, lumps can come and go before and during your period, as well as during pregnancy.—
Anisa Arsenault,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gradually beat in powdered sugar on medium-low speed until combined and no lumps remain, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Art-Net nodes cost less than a tank of gas.—
Bob Bonniol,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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These promise not just faster speeds, but integration of sensing, real-time artificial intelligence, non-terrestrial nodes (such as satellites and drones), and near-zero latency.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Possible bumps in the road Defense will top the agenda.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Las Vegas was expected to have some bumps early in the season with a new coaching staff and new quarterback Geno Smith working together.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The jury was also shown images of bloody gashes and bruises on Ventura’s body during trial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The announcement followed visible swelling in his legs and bruises on his hands.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The researchers then replicated this outcome in mouse models — when the mice received a combination of immunotherapy drugs and an mRNA vaccine targeting the COVID-19 spike protein, their tumors became more responsive to treatment.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her tumors have stabilized, and some are nearly undetectable.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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