as in nodule
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis
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Recent Examples of node
Semiconductor controls continue to govern advanced nodes; outbound investment screening has deep institutional support; critical infrastructure and data concerns persist across multiple agencies.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
As festivals become nodes in a larger system rather than endpoints, expect more moments of amplification and fewer tidy resolutions.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
To encourage stronger stems and more abundant flowers, cut each stem back by up to one-third of its length, making your cuts just above a plump node.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Taller buildings can also allow for more green space and parks as part of the plan, just not next to transit nodes.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
As festivals become nodes in a larger system rather than endpoints, expect more moments of amplification and fewer tidy resolutions.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
To encourage stronger stems and more abundant flowers, cut each stem back by up to one-third of its length, making your cuts just above a plump node.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Taller buildings can also allow for more green space and parks as part of the plan, just not next to transit nodes.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
Noun
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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
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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
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Other possible effects include dizziness, leg swelling, blurred vision and cognitive problems such as confusion or memory issues.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Compression socks are a good option for people who often experience leg swelling or discomfort, or who spend a lot of time sitting or standing, such as during a long-haul flight or work shift on their feet, Pabarue says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bump comes after Tesla released its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report, which narrowly beat Wall Street forecasts, but also highlighted the company’s first-ever decline in annual revenue.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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How long the learning process takes with Hurzeler, and whether the inevitable bumps along the way extend to lasting and meaningful decline, will define his longevity.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fedotowsky-Manno first revealed Owen's brain tumor diagnosis in March.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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By the time she was diagnosed with a brain tumor more than a decade later, her faith had collapsed.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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