scaffold

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 As the material integrates with the body, new bone forms around the scaffold, helping repair severe injuries that would otherwise be difficult to treat. Sofia Baltodano june 5, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026 These will become the tree's scaffold branches. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Jamie Hayter Thekla dropped down from the scaffold like a spider during her entrance. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 And successful digital programs tend to follow explicit and systematic patterns from easier to harder skills that help scaffold kids’ learning. Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scaffold
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Noun
  • Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026

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“Scaffold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffold. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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