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Recent Examples of scaffolds
The duo knew from their previous studies that certain cells in the mouse embryo were tenser and sturdier than others due to differences in their internal scaffolds, which underpin the cell membrane and keep it taut.
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Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Moreover, biomedical engineers are testing self-healing polymers for implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable medical devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
So, don’t hesitate to cut scaffolds back to create a tree that's a manageable size for harvesting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Madsen has the skins, and soon they’ll be stretched over scaffolds in town, drying in the late-autumn winds.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
These could be made into such things as scaffolds for tissue engineering, or used to stem bleeding or to absorb oil spills.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
The method was also widely used in mainland China until government regulations started calling for steel and aluminum scaffolds, in keeping with international norms, in the 1990s.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Developers can describe features or behaviors, and the system generates scaffolds or complete implementations.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Moreover, biomedical engineers are testing self-healing polymers for implants, tissue scaffolds, and wearable medical devices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
So, don’t hesitate to cut scaffolds back to create a tree that's a manageable size for harvesting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Madsen has the skins, and soon they’ll be stretched over scaffolds in town, drying in the late-autumn winds.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
These could be made into such things as scaffolds for tissue engineering, or used to stem bleeding or to absorb oil spills.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
The method was also widely used in mainland China until government regulations started calling for steel and aluminum scaffolds, in keeping with international norms, in the 1990s.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Developers can describe features or behaviors, and the system generates scaffolds or complete implementations.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scaffolds
Noun
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High-mach drone test A new experimental aircraft is pushing the boundaries of high-speed aviation as developers pursue speeds once thought achievable only by a handful of Cold War–era platforms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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February was the fifth strongest month for net retail buying in the last five years on Citadel Securities' platforms, according to the firm's head of equity and equity derivatives strategy Scott Rubner.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Albon was mighty in the early part of 2025 and saw Sainz roar back to claim podiums when the leading teams stumbled.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ferreira has made 16 World Cup podiums and won seven X Games medals.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the resort's massive infinity-edge pool and beachfront lounge areas, the stylish rooms come with balconies so guests can soak up the sun in solitude.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decorative candle lanterns are perfect for patios, balconies, gardens, and stairways, adding a warm glow wherever they’re placed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Scaffolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffolds. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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