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as in frameworks
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
now that the frame has been built, we have a better idea of the size of our new house
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as in shapes
the type of body that a person has
a tall man with a big frame
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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a white curtain with a blue frame
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as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers
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as in negotiates
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in composes
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate
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as in plans
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of frames
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Royals’ bullpen was steady as Nick Mears and Lucas Erceg followed Strahm’s effort with scoreless frames.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, vintage-looking brass and polished nickel frames hark back to the bathrooms of yesteryear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Thus, the real problem is finding a laptop that doesn't melt under pressure or compromise on frames, which is no easy side-quest.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Rwanda frames its role as defensive measures to protect its territory from Hutu rebels responsible for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The critical advance, as Goldman frames it, isn’t better hardware.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Sapek frames the platform as agentic, meaning it is built to carry out tasks in a more autonomous and iterative manner.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Bottles, glass ornaments, scraps of lace and strings of lights hang from branches on the ceiling, while upstage, a cave-like wall frames a round piece of fabric that sometimes evokes a pond and also becomes a scrim for silhouetted scenes.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The trend frames traditional living as a modern wellness model, linking longevity to lifestyle consistency rather than industry complexity.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The main living area centers on a double-height great room, where a wall of glass frames the water and fills the home with natural light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
To set off the entry, rustic wood paneling frames it.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Those extra frames were where things started to get dicey for the Mammoth, who started to look gassed as time rolled on into double overtime.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Royals’ bullpen was steady as Nick Mears and Lucas Erceg followed Strahm’s effort with scoreless frames.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, vintage-looking brass and polished nickel frames hark back to the bathrooms of yesteryear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Thus, the real problem is finding a laptop that doesn't melt under pressure or compromise on frames, which is no easy side-quest.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The actors sprang to life, staging a lurid scene in which an evil mistress named Selina frames the heroine for killing her unborn child.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Rwanda frames its role as defensive measures to protect its territory from Hutu rebels responsible for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The critical advance, as Goldman frames it, isn’t better hardware.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Sapek frames the platform as agentic, meaning it is built to carry out tasks in a more autonomous and iterative manner.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Bottles, glass ornaments, scraps of lace and strings of lights hang from branches on the ceiling, while upstage, a cave-like wall frames a round piece of fabric that sometimes evokes a pond and also becomes a scrim for silhouetted scenes.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The trend frames traditional living as a modern wellness model, linking longevity to lifestyle consistency rather than industry complexity.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The main living area centers on a double-height great room, where a wall of glass frames the water and fills the home with natural light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
To set off the entry, rustic wood paneling frames it.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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For all the frameworks—information markets, unit economics, the AI backbone question—Maliwal says the actual investment decision comes down to something simpler.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Globally, Brazil, Singapore, India and the UK are leading this transformation with innovations in real-time payment systems, digital banking tools and open banking frameworks.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shapes don’t have to be uniform.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shop the rug in three colors and in a variety of round, rectangular, and runner shapes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The winger does well initially to sit his defender down but then produces a tame effort right at David Raya in goal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The massive rocket produces nearly 17 million pounds of thrust on liftoff, and produces or more potent sonic boom when its booster returns to the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Or, debt forgiveness, also known as debt settlement — which is where a debt relief company negotiates to reduce your balance in return for a lower lump-sum payment — could be the better route.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Maxey negotiates his first season as the 76ers’ predominant number-one option, the lessons are coming daily.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the proposal was met with widespread opposition from several neighboring groups, including Evanston’s Most Livable City Association (MLCA) and the Village of Wilmette, which borders Ryan Field.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park borders a residential neighborhood and several neighbors heard the crash.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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