Thesaurus results for SUBSTRUCTURE

substructure

noun

Definition of substructure

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

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Noun

The Film Philippines Office (FPO) unveiled the new framework at the Busan International Film Festival‘s Asian Contents & Film Market.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Under the agreement, PGK and SFA will establish a new framework for co-production between Korean and Sakha producers, aimed at developing projects together and sharing information on public financing available in both territories.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of framework

Noun

Whereas adult clams can move about using their muscular foot, adult oysters are sessile and remain fixed to the substratum.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of substratum

Noun

The council urged the Muslim diaspora in America to accordingly develop its own lobbying infrastructure that will work to further the Palestinian cause.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Its latest five-year national economic blueprint elevated the linkage further, calling for pairing the build-out of computing infrastructure and green energy.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of infrastructure

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While the 28-year-old hit 19 homers and stole 41 bases, his 98 wRC+ ranked 14th among qualified second basemen.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
That concept forms the basis of membrane-free electrolysis, which avoids the membrane traditionally used to separate the two electrode reactions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

The actors Nael Nacer and Artemis Pebdani double as Haddad’s great-aunt and -uncle and parents, playing across a spectrum of discomfort and cautious support.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Its five-peptide complex targets visible density and anchorage, while Cécred’s patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment is designed to visibly strengthen hair.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

As endless suspicion mounts in multiple directions, this genre-bending true crime series explores society’s explosive obsession with true crime.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
As internal discontent mounts, Chinese leaders will look to deflect it, framing the root cause as America’s civilizational rejection of China’s rise.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of mount

Noun

It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

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