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

To build the president’s White House ballroom, roughly 250 workers have been pouring concrete and installing steel framework, keeping the site humming for 20 hours a day, seven days a week.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 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

Expanding in Asia also means building the infrastructure to support the business locally.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi energy infrastructure drove oil prices towards the $100 a barrel mark, as fears grow that the largely dormant Middle East conflict is worsening.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of infrastructure

Noun

The charging instrument, known as an information, omits references to the specific acts that the state alleges are the basis for the disruption offense, the attorney, Tiffany Burks, wrote in the motion that was filed on Wednesday.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Perrin recently curated a traveling Renoir exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay, the institution that also lent on a long-term basis all four of the paintings that were stolen from the Renoir Museum in southern France.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of basis

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The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
More than 139 container vessels resided in the port’s outer anchorages as of Thursday morning, Seko said.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

As warnings about the capabilities of AI mount, experts continue to point to the OpenAI-Hugging Face hack as a wake-up call.

— Shaun Raviv, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Among the most notable is the Acropolis in Athens with its iconic ruins of ancient civilization preserved as columned edifices, stone statues, and temple mounts.

— Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of mount

Noun

This allows XPeng to run its physical AI foundation model directly on the robot rather than relying on remote computing or teleoperation for complex tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
The documentary is narrated by actor Gary Sinise, whose own direction in life was profoundly affected by the attacks and ultimately inspired the creation of his foundation to support veterans, first responders, and their families.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026

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