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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaffolds
Noun
  • Since then, Hurricane Butterfly has deleted any social media platforms related to the company.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
  • An e-mail publication was invulnerable to the caprices of social-media platforms and their algorithms.
    Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Both Aspen podiums offer an $80,000 purse with $50,000 for first, $20,000 for second and $10,000 for third.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Senna achieved 41 wins, 65 pole positions, 19 fastest laps and 80 podiums and was known for his aggressive driving style.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The penthouse will be 1,300 square feet and have balconies on both ends, Strada said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The rooms all have balconies, many overlooking the rolling hills covered with grape vines.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Scaffolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffolds. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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