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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wilson was incredibly efficient through the first five frames, throwing 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes while allowing two hits and one walk.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Wood siding, door and window frames, and any other wood trim should be at least six inches above ground level.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
And yet, the frames most likely to stick with the viewer are the first and last.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Made from a standard set of molds and held together by steel frames, most Muffler Men are assembled from three or four pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Media discourses are considered processes for the collective social construction of reality in terms of frames and schemata.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
That tension shapes how KawanKawan frames this program — not just as a showcase but as a structural intervention.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
In a note included with the listing, Sobky frames the home as something his family lived with rather than simply lived in.
—David Caraccio
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
For starters, Microsoft frames AI value as an operating-model issue, not simply a technology-adoption issue.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Disney frames it as a way to move people through the gates faster and cut down on fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Noun
Between hems that drag through airport floors and styles that look great online but overwhelm shorter frames in real life, the struggle is real—especially on long travel days when comfort matters most.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wilson was incredibly efficient through the first five frames, throwing 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes while allowing two hits and one walk.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Wood siding, door and window frames, and any other wood trim should be at least six inches above ground level.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
And yet, the frames most likely to stick with the viewer are the first and last.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Made from a standard set of molds and held together by steel frames, most Muffler Men are assembled from three or four pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Media discourses are considered processes for the collective social construction of reality in terms of frames and schemata.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
That tension shapes how KawanKawan frames this program — not just as a showcase but as a structural intervention.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
In a note included with the listing, Sobky frames the home as something his family lived with rather than simply lived in.
—David Caraccio
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
For starters, Microsoft frames AI value as an operating-model issue, not simply a technology-adoption issue.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Disney frames it as a way to move people through the gates faster and cut down on fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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The cast also includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria in what Yash describes as roles built around power dynamics that extend beyond conventional gender frameworks.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The governance, audit, and insurance frameworks enterprises rely on were written for a world where a human approved every transaction.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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These tawny shapes look otherworldly, particularly when midday light beams shine through.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The company still sells its classic animal crackers today, featuring shapes such as elephants, lions, camels, bears and tigers.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Blue jeans also have sharp edges from zippers and rivets that can snag delicate fabrics like a nylon blouse if they are washed together.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The story follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The field sparrow produces less of a song than a beat.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Adelstein and Clements are also executive producers on ABC’s Shifting Gears, and Adelstein executive produces Hulu’s upcoming Prison Break reboot.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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That unit includes the pharmacy benefits manager Caremark, which negotiates drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans, creates lists of medications, or formularies, that are covered by insurance, and reimburses pharmacies for prescriptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The actors union’s new agreement with the trade group that negotiates with Hollywood unions on behalf of the major studios will reportedly improve AI protections and boost the guild’s pension fund.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 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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Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Supplies will be provided, and extra hands are needed to help clean and maintain the land that borders the Assunpink Creek and greenway to get the grounds ready for an annual Memorial Day service the following weekend.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Casa Laveni borders the stylish Brera district, one of Milan's most coveted and walkable neighborhoods with plenty of restaurants, bars, and galleries.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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