node

noun

ˈnōd How to pronounce node (audio)
Definition of nodenext
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 Harvest sage by snipping one leaf at a time with scissors or cutting off an entire stem just above a node. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 Right now, Best Buy has an incredible 35% price cut on the Editors' Choice-winning Eero 6+ system, which can give you lightning-fast coverage over 4,500 square feet with its three nodes. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Using pruning shears, cut the stems just above the leaf node, or where the stem meets the main branch. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 The module then converts the message into a radio signal and broadcasts it to other nodes. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for node
Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
  1. nodule
  2. swelling
  3. lump
  4. bump
  5. tumor
Noun
  • As a bonus, the Citi analyst likes the recent increase in nodule price increase out of the European Union.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • Using examples like incidental lung nodules, the piece illustrates how AI can ensure timely follow-ups and coordinated care, preventing devastating delays.
    — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of nodule
Noun
  • Anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can reduce swelling and inflammation.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • None of the patients experienced ARIA-E, which is the more severe side effect that causes brain swelling.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 28 July 2026
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Battered metal is as crucial to his kit as conventional drum sounds, and even his tonal elements feel as malleable as wrung-out sponges or wet lumps of clay.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • The referee had to check on both wrestlers, who were fine, but the crowd was now even more invested in the match after the dangerous bump.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That's only a slight bump over the previous model, so don't expect neck-snapping acceleration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bump
Noun
  • Quinn said his father, who had a brain tumor as a teenager that produced Parkinson’s-like symptoms, inspired the program.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Until now, the most common mutation in pancreatic cancer tumors was considered untreatable.
    — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of tumor

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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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