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Recent Examples of scaffold
The study centers on protein-cellulose scaffolds—supportive frameworks made from protein and cellulose that hold and organize other materials—that could be relevant for uses requiring lightweight, durable materials.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after prolonged blindness, these models can still act as a scaffold over which the brains of the newly-sighted can learn to see.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
When students are introduced to most new topics, schools can slowly scaffold learning.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
One such affair claimed an extra life when the executioner’s son ascended the scaffold to brandish a head, lost his footing, and fell to his death.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Even after prolonged blindness, these models can still act as a scaffold over which the brains of the newly-sighted can learn to see.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaffold
Noun
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Supporters say girls are losing podium spots, titles and scholarship opportunities to competitors with measurable physical advantages.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As a result, AB shared the first-place podium alongside another athlete twice at the state track and field meet last year.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Scaffold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffold. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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