FRAMES Synonyms: 257 Similar and Opposite Words

frames 1 of 2

noun

plural of frame

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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frames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frame

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

Noun

Meta has purchased a Super Bowl ad slot to promote its Oakley Meta glasses, a combination of Oakley’s athletic sunglasses frames and Meta’s AI technology, in a pitch to bring AI to in-person purchases. —

Jake Angelo, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026 The neighborhood also has a distinct housing style, with many abodes being shotguns, featuring side passages, or boasting brick-and-wood frames. —

Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 But they’re also attracted to soft or moisture-damaged wood in your home, such as near chimneys and gutters, window sills, and door frames. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 So there’s a way in which migration frames and can frame the whole understanding of the Scriptures from beginning to end. —

Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026 The Charlie's Angels alum completed her outfit with some olive green snow boots, square frames, and a leopard print scarf, as well as a fanny pack. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026 Fit for purpose Next-gen designs could boost those gains by dispersing battery material around drone frames, electric motors, or other surfaces. —

IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026 Silver prices can be volatile, especially over shorter time frames. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026 Arguably more important than comfort, these jeans complement many frames and are quite stylish. —

Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

Verb

Under the Clean Air Act, the current language frames rules that set emissions standards for cars and trucks and require fossil fuel companies to report their emissions, among others. —

Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 The author frames this as an opportunity for California to pioneer accountability measures that other states could adopt and potentially prevent federal agents from being used to suppress voting before midterm elections. —

Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 At its core, Carrier frames the museum’s responsibility as preservational rather than prescriptive. —

William Jones, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Molinaroli frames this as pragmatic engineering, where diverse teams sharpen problem-solving. —

Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Jackson frames his candidacy as a contrast with career politicians, saying his background in business and philanthropy gives him the experience needed to deliver measurable results for Georgia families. —

Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Juicy wears a fabulous flower dress that frames her face beautifully. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026 Layton frames these three in a sprawling, atmospheric LA noir with an impressive sweep reminiscent of William Friedkin at his best. —

Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026 Rabelo, 57, is a longtime South Miami Middle School teacher who frames ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation. —

Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

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Under the frameworks announced, RTX will increase annual production of Tomahawks to more than 1,000, AMRAAMs to at least 1,900, and SM-6 to more than 500.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
For over 20 years, the South African artist has been one of the genre’s true workhorses, building up an intimidating discography under names like Echologist and Beat Pharmacy and applying the style’s pearlescent, pulsating aesthetic to a range of frameworks.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026