as in swellings
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 nodes
Prune the top stems of the canopy back so that each only has 2 to 3 outward-facing leaf nodes.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
To plant one of the ANT nodes, Trevor Katz told me while walking up a slope scattered with juniper trees, does not require much.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Remove the leaves from the bottom inch or two to expose the nodes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Interspersed between body-part-specific areas are nodes of a network that coordinates higher-level planning for movement.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Playing outside of that age, players also gain distinct perks tied to the Age-specific Civic Tree that includes unique nodes tied to the civilization and era.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
This at-home massager, complete with eight kneading massage nodes and heat, is a real treat at the end of a long day.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Removing the leaves exposes the leaf nodes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This long-distance fiber optic cable has three intermediate nodes and low-loss optical switches that allow reconfiguration between quantum and classical signals.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
To plant one of the ANT nodes, Trevor Katz told me while walking up a slope scattered with juniper trees, does not require much.
—Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Remove the leaves from the bottom inch or two to expose the nodes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Interspersed between body-part-specific areas are nodes of a network that coordinates higher-level planning for movement.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Playing outside of that age, players also gain distinct perks tied to the Age-specific Civic Tree that includes unique nodes tied to the civilization and era.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
This at-home massager, complete with eight kneading massage nodes and heat, is a real treat at the end of a long day.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Removing the leaves exposes the leaf nodes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This long-distance fiber optic cable has three intermediate nodes and low-loss optical switches that allow reconfiguration between quantum and classical signals.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodes
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
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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
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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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Caglianone took his lumps — most noticeably charted by his chase rate outside the strike zone — in short order.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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One easy trick can turn those misshapen lumps with scraggly edges into gorgeous, bakery-worthy treats.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This victory bumps Italy's curling team up to fourth place, right behind Canada.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp, 44, shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cancer cells make a protein that effectively puts T cells to sleep and prevents them from attacking tumors.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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