substructure

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Recent Examples of substructure The consortium led by GRK Suomi includes Finnish, Estonian, French and Swedish partners taking charge of substructure and superstructure works for the Ülemiste–Pärnu and Tootsi–Pärnu segments. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 In the case of Calakmul, the substructure of the Structure II was also visited. Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 The substructure contract comprises the construction of the foundation and basements of the T5 main passenger terminal and ground transportation center, including a portion of the tunnels that would link it to the existing Terminal 2, the statement said. Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 In a specific mathematical sense, any progress on this one problem will automatically translate into progress on a host of others that computer scientists and mathematicians have long studied, such as the search for networks that lack simple substructure. Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substructure
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Noun
  • Dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework Taking on this challenge, the team showcased dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework (MOF)‑derived hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers for high‑performance lithium–sulfur batteries.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.
    Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • This was a copy of Mikhail’s unpublished autobiography, Leila explained, the substratum to his monumental Histoire de Baalbek’s six editions.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
Noun
  • The targets included weapons caches, supply routes and other infrastructure used by the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, Hawkins said in an email.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the spring and deep into training camp, Williams felt the flames of Johnson’s intensity almost on an hourly basis.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But the department has argued the sheer volume of documents that need to be found, uploaded, reviewed, redacted and published has forced it to instead release the files online on a rolling basis, with a series of enormous document dumps over the course of several days in mid-December.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.
    Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In late November, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Henry Hudson caught ablaze at Yusen Container Terminal and had to be moved to anchorage for nearly four days.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
  • What to See Each anchorage in the Whitsundays has something to offer.
    Suzy Mercien-Ferol, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Use a tension curtain rod or one with adhesive mounts, curtain rings with clips, and a piece of fabric that fits the dimensions of the cabinet opening.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • These silicone SaharaCase mounts can stick your AirTag to any surface, ensuring it won’t get left behind.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Little Rock School District's suspension of a career education partnership blindsided the Academies of Central Arkansas, according to the leader of the foundation behind the program.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Jan. 2026
  • No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

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“Substructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substructure. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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