substructure

noun

Definition of substructurenext
as in framework

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Recent Examples of substructure The project requiring this bridge rehabilitation closure includes bridge deck repairs, parapet improvements, joint removal, substructure repairs and paving, according to the DOT. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 The entire structure – including substructure, culvert and guard rails – is in need of an overhaul. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 To get the most out of a trip inside, book a special visit to the substructure (basically the backstage area where people and animals waited to be brought onstage), the third tier, and the belvedere via the Colosseum's website. — Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Topalian has made doors up to 24 feet tall that require their own steel or aluminum substructure. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substructure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substructure
  1. framework
  2. substratum
  3. infrastructure
  4. basis
  5. support
  6. anchorage
  7. mount
  8. foundation
Noun
  • The vagueness of the framework’s language could leave room for dispute, however, according to Johnson.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • The framework — contra the MOU — requires the dismantlement of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
    — Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Definition of framework
Noun
  • This has led to the fairly obvious conclusion that this substratum of Disney’s movie-making is nothing more than brand promotion and capital gain.
    — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025
  • This was a copy of Mikhail’s unpublished autobiography, Leila explained, the substratum to his monumental Histoire de Baalbek’s six editions.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
Definition of substratum
Noun
  • An OpenAI autonomous agent went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s infrastructure, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026
  • The real-time infrastructure is built and in daily commercial use.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of infrastructure
Noun
  • Though Springs’ outing was particularly rough Friday, Kotsay said his ability to escape the fourth inning, which saw the Tigers load the bases with one out, after only surrendering one run, was a positive takeaway.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Gonzales' first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • Around the same time, the city rescinded support for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The problem arrives when the tools become the practice rather than a support for it.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of anchorage
Noun
  • The device also comes with a wireless remote and a tiny magnetic microphone that clips onto your clothing using a magnetic mount.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Critics have long urged the British government to pull the plug on the Islamic Center’s operation as pressure mounts on the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to act against Iranian regime apparatus in the country.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • The monastic Wiesler eventually comes to believe Dreyman is harmless and in the process doubts the very foundations of autocracy itself.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • My mind stays close to the many tender dreams that form the foundation of grief, desire, love, and living.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of foundation

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“Substructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substructure. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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