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Recent Examples of substructure
The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Demolition will allow for the construction of a new foundation and substructure to be installed by the end of 2025.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2024
If, by contrast, the brain was able to pick up on the smell of a molecule’s substructures, neurons would adapt to the substructure.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
The Federal Highway Administration maintains a public database of bridge ratings in every state that considers multiple parts of a bridge’s structure, including the deck, superstructure, substructure and culvert.
—Devon Milley, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Demolition will allow for the construction of a new foundation and substructure to be installed by the end of 2025.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2024
If, by contrast, the brain was able to pick up on the smell of a molecule’s substructures, neurons would adapt to the substructure.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
The Federal Highway Administration maintains a public database of bridge ratings in every state that considers multiple parts of a bridge’s structure, including the deck, superstructure, substructure and culvert.
—Devon Milley, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substructure
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The combination of sensitive data, proprietary algorithms and changing regulatory frameworks calls for a more prudent and deliberate approach.—
Paul Ponzeka,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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However, medication abortions remain unavailable while Planned Parenthood continues to challenge Missouri's regulatory framework in court.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This was a copy of Mikhail’s unpublished autobiography, Leila explained, the substratum to his monumental Histoire de Baalbek’s six editions.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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If the substratum of the local and the vernacular is being erased in a metaphorical but also very literal sense by a voracious and extractive economic order, then the global subaltern’s rage must be given a voice and a place.—
Manuel Borja-Villel,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2024
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In the report, the Pentagon stated that China has adopted a global counter-terrorism strategy to prevent terrorist attacks against its citizens and economic interests abroad—such as the Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure program that expands China's influence.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Once in place, the same algorithmic infrastructure that delivers economic advantage could be weaponized for political control.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
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The Knights had the bases loaded when Andrew Langer came on in relief and got the final out on a fly ball to center field.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Soon after, Pakistani officials said retaliatory action against Indian bases had begun.—
Richard Pérez-Peña Tyler Pager Genevieve Glatsky Liam Stack,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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For eligible families with children under specific income thresholds, the Child Tax Credit provides support for necessary daily expenses.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The catamaran worked its way west over the next days, stopping at various islands with anchorage fees of about $15 apiece, plus $3 per visitor.—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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The image stabilization is good enough to use it on a drone (custom mounts required).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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The top panel features two sets of 120mm fan mounts that, due to being 20mm offset from each other, also support 140mm fans around 33mm above the motherboard’s top edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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The explicit mention of male-female relationships as the foundation of families and the injustice of harming the unborn seems to firmly settle the question of whether such topics were open for negotiation during his reign.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Citrus: The Backbone of the Bar Cart Best with: Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey If cocktails had a flavor foundation, citrus would be it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Substructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substructure. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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