scaffolds

plural of scaffold
as in platforms
a raised flat surface Standing on a scaffold, the workers replaced the broken twelfth-story window.

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Recent Examples of scaffolds The arena area featured two tall elevated scaffolds, connected by a short skybridge, each wallpapered with numerous large screens. Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 The team built replacement urinary bladders by constructing scaffolds from collagen and synthetic polymer and then layering them with patients’ stem cells. Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024 Students who are multilingual learners and/or have special needs wanting access to the same curriculum and expectations with appropriate scaffolds and supports should find that in AF schools. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
  • Where To Watch The First Gladiator Movie The first Gladiator film is available to stream on platforms like Paramount+ and Hulu.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Your brand's presence on all platforms is essential.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Both teams currently stand equal with five wins, 19 podiums, and seven pole positions, separated by just 24 points.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Sauber has certainly kept an eye on the Brazilian, who has bagged two wins and three podiums.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Owners Suites encompass 1,023 square feet with a full-size dining table, lounge chairs, and fancy foyers, while Signature Suites feature wraparound balconies with Jacuzzis.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Scaffolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffolds. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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