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
Such efforts would have likely included hacking military networks, jamming radar systems, disrupting satellites, and destroying communication nodes.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
When one node in that network is disabled, the human cost ripples outward.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Use clean scissors or pruning shears to cut stems just below a leaf node.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Major airports like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have positioned themselves as key connecting nodes for global airline routes, with millions of passengers transiting through them every year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
When one node in that network is disabled, the human cost ripples outward.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Use clean scissors or pruning shears to cut stems just below a leaf node.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
Major airports like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have positioned themselves as key connecting nodes for global airline routes, with millions of passengers transiting through them every year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
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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
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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
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By keeping more skin connected to the deeper tissues—and yielding smaller skin flaps in the face and neck—the technique aims to minimize space for fluid to settle, lessening not only post-op complications, but also bruising, swelling, and trauma to the skin.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Compartment syndrome involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most lumps such as these are noncancerous lipomas, or fatty tumors, and a decision on whether to remove them is based on whether the lumps interfere with movements or threaten other issues.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That was an average of more than $20,000 to the 21,000 employees who received a lump-sum check.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oblique and shoulder issues, as well as a left forearm contusion, also served as bumps in the road.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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This Cavaliers team, built on the fly after Odom was hired in March 2025, has had but four bumps on the road this season, but one was a pretty big bump.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Primary tumors tend to be more immune responsive and may react to immunotherapy better, Overman said, as opposed to someone whose cancer has metastasized.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In June 2021, Peters was officially diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after a 5-centimeter tumor was found at the top of her rectum.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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