scaffolds

plural of scaffold
as in platforms
a raised flat surface Standing on a scaffold, the workers replaced the broken twelfth-story window.

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Recent Examples of scaffolds The scaffold provides the same type of physical support as silk scaffolds while delivering DNA instructions intended to encourage nearby cells to produce signals that support blood vessel growth and tissue repair. Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 Some of the work is physically risky and will require crews being lowered in uspended scaffolds known as swing stages used by window cleaners. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 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 These are the scaffolds that turn prototypes into platforms and use cases into durable capabilities. Tom Hood, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Membranes tested on human bones cells in laboratory Researchers developed membranes using keratin extracted from wool and chemically treated them to create stable, durable scaffolds. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026 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. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 The companies could be using improved, unreleased versions of their LLMs or some more robust, internal scaffolds. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026 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. Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • At least that’s what many educational AI platforms are touting.
    Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The company expects partners to embed the technology into existing and future autonomous platforms.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The tournament drew mostly from Europe, with some familiar names taking podiums.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Some rooms at the Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove feature views of Monterey Bay; others have balconies and fireplaces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Scaffolds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scaffolds. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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