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
Oklahoma, Louisiana, Montana and Arkansas have passed laws to protect the right to mine, right to self-custody, right to run a node, and the right to peer-to-peer transactions.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
The 11 Best Seed-Starting Soil Mixes of 2024 From Cuttings
Snip a 6- to 8-inch section of a leafy branch in late summer, making the cut just below a node (where leaves connect to the stem).
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
These systems comprise several networking components: a main router, which connects directly to your modem, and a series of satellite modules, or nodes, that get placed throughout your house.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
This collaborative approach also prevents tampering with data on the blockchain, a technology that stores transactions redundantly in multiple nodes of a network.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
The 11 Best Seed-Starting Soil Mixes of 2024 From Cuttings
Snip a 6- to 8-inch section of a leafy branch in late summer, making the cut just below a node (where leaves connect to the stem).
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
These systems comprise several networking components: a main router, which connects directly to your modem, and a series of satellite modules, or nodes, that get placed throughout your house.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
This collaborative approach also prevents tampering with data on the blockchain, a technology that stores transactions redundantly in multiple nodes of a network.
—Quanta Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for node
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If injections are too superficial there could be nodules.Loren Savini, Allure, 23 July 2024
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Instead of trying to overhaul the entire diagnostic process with AI, the hospital focuses on using AI to assist radiologists in detecting early signs of specific conditions like breast cancer or lung nodules.Ravi Tenneti, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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The final selfie Gilford shared showed that the swelling was already reduced significantly.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Four-year-old bucks show significant swelling, with heavy shoulders and an enlarged brisket and neck.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Christmas in America has long been about receiving presents from Santa for being nice, or at worst, getting a lump of coal for being naughty.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Make cream cheese mixture: Beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined and no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes.Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Strategists see more bumps in 2025 for global markets.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The cast and crew of Triggered had extensive training before shooting began to ensure everyone was safe, although a few bumps and bruises are inevitable when making an action movie.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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There are approximately 25 cases annually in the United States of very high-risk relapsed Wilm’s tumor, according to CCRF.Mark Tatge, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Cotton — who recently underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor — last posted about Wood on his birthday on Instagram in October.Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Node.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/node. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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