scaffold

noun

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

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Recent Examples of scaffold Depending on the injury, a scaffold can cover a wound on the skin or be implanted inside the body to bridge or fill an area of damaged tissue. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 City inspectors soon found site safety issues, including workers who were operating machinery without proper certification and an unpermitted supported scaffold in use, according to the Department of Buildings. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Unlike popular skin boosters such as Rejuran, which prompt the skin to make more of its own elastin and collagen, Re2O supplies a structural scaffold rather than only signaling repair. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Some of the work is physically risky and will require crews being lowered in uspended scaffolds known as swing stages used by window cleaners. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scaffold
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  1. platform
  2. podium
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  • The company also says the platform is designed to accommodate future battery technology, potentially allowing newer packs to be used with the existing motorcycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One and billing platform Orb, could broaden its offering further.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of platform
Noun
  • Tua Tagovailoa stood behind a podium Friday night in Miami Gardens, Florida, and acknowledged his fate is no longer in his hands.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Norris has raced in 163 Grands Prix for McLaren, more than any other driver in the team's history, securing 18 pole positions, 48 podiums, and 13 wins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of podium

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“Scaffold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffold. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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