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 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 Amenities such as perspective grids scaffold the foundation of perspective drawing and create dimensional lettering effects, while axonometric angle constraints save time and minimize frustration. Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 19 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
  • After hours of debate on Tuesday, the Broward County School Board has paused the rollout of an artificial intelligence platform following concerns regarding privacy, cybersecurity and age-appropriate content.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Here's what to know about July 4 travel, according to top travel platforms.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • While the women cruised to victory, the American men’s path to the podium encountered significant turbulence.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • When Detroit was eventually on the clock, the venue erupted for several minutes until general manager Manon Rhéaume arrived at the podium to make her selection.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 June 2026

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“Scaffold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffold. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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