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 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 Interestingly, a molecular scaffold was created by attaching tiny hydrocarbon chains to its carbon skeleton. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 Juicy Like a Peach Vaginal Gel is powered by HPMC-5, an ingredient long used in pharmaceutical products that protect delicate tissues, like medical membranes or scaffolds (small structures to give structure for regrowing tissue or bone). — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scaffold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaffold
  1. platform
  2. podium
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
Definition of platform
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  • 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
Definition of podium

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“Scaffold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffold. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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