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substratum

noun

Definition of substratum

as in framework

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Recent Examples of substratum 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 — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025 This was a copy of Mikhail’s unpublished autobiography, Leila explained, the substratum to his monumental Histoire de Baalbek’s six editions.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 If the substratum of the local and the vernacular is being erased in a metaphorical but also very literal sense by a voracious and extractive economic order, then the global subaltern’s rage must be given a voice and a place. — Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024 The suffix -core comes from hard core, which at first (1841) referred to broken bricks or stones that formed the hard substratum of roads and foundations. — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2022 Precisely, the Uygurs are descended from Northeast Asian Turks, who assimilated an Indo-European speaking substratum. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012

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Noun

The framework for a deal was consummated in a matter of days, Iger said, although the sale agreed upon Wednesday needs to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The framework includes guidelines allowing residential construction on property owned by public institutions, churches and nonprofits.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of framework

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But the Palace of the Fine Arts, on the north end of the festival grounds, was protected by a brick substructure to protect priceless art collections from around the world.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
What to read next To uncover the array of hidden substructures, the team used image-processing techniques that removed the cluster's otherwise smooth and symmetrical X-ray glow.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of substructure

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Despite his failures to win the big games, Franklin won at a level plenty of schools and fan bases would welcome.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of basis

Noun

As of Saturday, there were 67 vessels at anchorage at the Shanghai and Ningbo ports, along with 19 ships berthed at the hubs—amounting to more than 687,500 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in queue, compared to just above 96,500 TEUs at the ports.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of anchorage

Noun

Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Jiang’s era saw China’s economy charge ahead and open up to the world, culminating with the country joining the World Trade Organization – with US support – in 2001.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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The cost to infrastructure from raging floodwaters is expected to run in the tens of millions of dollars.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Economists say events such as the Olympics may leave a larger economic footprint when host cities build transportation systems, venues or other infrastructure that residents continue using after the event ends.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of infrastructure

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For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Shocking-pink bougainvillea and electric-blue morning glory twine up columns, providing a brilliant shot of color, while Javanese four-poster beds and rattan sun loungers are piled high with downy mattresses and cushions in Marni prints.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

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