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Recent Examples of substructure
Topalian has made doors up to 24 feet tall that require their own steel or aluminum substructure.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025
The overall condition of every bridge is rated based on the lowest score given to any one of its three components: the deck, or surface, of the bridge, the superstructure that supports the deck and the substructure that supports the entire structure.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This revealed substructures form in disks that have widths 30 times the distance between Earth and the sun (30 astronomical units).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2025
Every two years the bridge undergoes a hands-on inspection of the superstructure and substructure and is given a rating, DOT officials said, according to records about the project and the meeting.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025
The overall condition of every bridge is rated based on the lowest score given to any one of its three components: the deck, or surface, of the bridge, the superstructure that supports the deck and the substructure that supports the entire structure.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This revealed substructures form in disks that have widths 30 times the distance between Earth and the sun (30 astronomical units).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 June 2025
Every two years the bridge undergoes a hands-on inspection of the superstructure and substructure and is given a rating, DOT officials said, according to records about the project and the meeting.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substructure
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Defenders of the new classics—with its incorporation of race, gender, pop culture, and comparative frameworks—see it as a more faithful representation of antiquity itself.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Human expertise remains essential But while the legal framework for hardware remains in limbo, Ukraine’s most valuable asset is human expertise.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Mobix Labs is advancing the development of the system for defense installations and critical infrastructure monitoring.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis could also fire long-range missiles at Israel, and target Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf nations—including their oil, energy, and economic infrastructure—from the south, as Iran strikes these countries from the north, in a joint pincer movement.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC confirm damage to other Iranian naval bases.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite the attacks, Iranian leaders have vowed to continue fighting and have launched drones and missiles at Israel as well as US bases and energy infrastructure in nearby countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The glitzy trio is set in a platinum mount for an additional touch of elegance, per the Cartier website.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Your unique foundation is valid, Scorpio — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Zimbabwe also has a foundation of technical expertise to support the industry, according to Gift Mehlana, president of the Chemical Society of Zimbabwe.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Substructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substructure. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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