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
Sharing data across the network based on customer demand makes demand consumable within all nodes of the supply chain and allows companies to rapidly and accurately adjust to demand patterns fueled by analytics, boosting collaboration with stakeholders.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
The green leaves grow to 2 inches long, and the leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
The measure opened a gap in decades of federal cannabis policy through which a multibillion dollar grey-market industry has poured — with Texas as one of its key nodes.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025
At the heart of its culture pulses a standard of duality—heterogeneous players coexisting in harmony— […] Power sparks in the nodes which link diverse components.
—Waiyee Loh, JSTOR Daily, 2 July 2025
The green leaves grow to 2 inches long, and the leafy shoots spread along the ground, rooting at the nodes.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
The measure opened a gap in decades of federal cannabis policy through which a multibillion dollar grey-market industry has poured — with Texas as one of its key nodes.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
Noun
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First, there are polymetallic nodules, which are sort of a metallic lump, anywhere from cherry sized to potato sized.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Doctors also discovered a nodule on his prostate, according to a statement.—
John Tufts,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 May 2025
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Most importantly, watch for signs or symptoms of more serious allergic responses that can lead to anaphylaxis, such as severe swelling, hives away from the sting site, difficulty in breathing, mental confusion and low blood pressure.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The swelling looks like a tiny volcano rising up from the curve of his skull.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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The grill has a large hopper, which Masterbuilt claims holds up to 12 hours’ worth of lump charcoal, and feeds the heat to the cook chamber via a fan.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Brunch service runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers plates like the Spring Frittata with lump crab and asparagus, parmesan, brown butter, fresno and lemon.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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These bumps in the road will give breakaway hopefuls a chance to snag the first polka dot jersey, but the real action is likely to come in the final kilometers, where the sprinters' teams will be working overtime to reel everyone back in.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Though this offers some cushion against bumps in the road, having some front wheel suspension would be desirable for a future enhancement.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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As the sugar circulates throughout the body, it is absorbed by cancer cells and shows tumors invisible on standard X-rays.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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After having a tumor roughly the size of a small basketball on her right ovary removed before the diagnosis, doctors then removed a smaller one on her left ovary three months later, the hospital said.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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