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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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2
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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Upholstered Designed by AD100 honoree Jeremiah Brent, this children’s bed is a plush alternative to wood tones and metal frames.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Cinematographer Jaime Ackroyd certainly captures Scotland’s majesty, but there is no character to the frames, which look like they could be plucked out of a commercial from a tourism bureau.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, wooden frames can rot, caulk can peel, or window wells can collect leaves and moisture, creating a perfect staging area for insects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Both have aluminum frames and are rated IP68 to withstand dust and water.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, most of Icon's multi-story designs rely on a hybrid approach, with 3D printing for the ground floor and timber or steel frames for the upper levels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, their opponents have jumped ahead early, scoring 10 of 19 runs within the first five frames.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
His father is Jetrin Wattanasin, a legend in the Thai music industry, though Jaonaay frames that influence practically rather than romantically.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
That question frames an episode that opens not with battle, but with the kind of stillness that comes before disaster.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Dominic Volek, group head at Henley & Partners, frames the trend as one of rebalancing and hedging jurisdictional exposure.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The White House frames such moves as relief aimed at service and hourly workers, where Black workers are also heavily represented.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gauger’s team frames hunger as a skills gap and a dignity gap.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
At 42 mm, the Endeavour is not small, but the white gold case frames a spectacular dial that deserves an expansive stage, at $68,000.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Its iconic skyline frames towering landmarks like Willis Tower (once the tallest building in the world) and the rippling Aqua Tower.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the new entry continues the storybook aesthetic of the earlier games with a very trippy new look that resembles the choppy frames of stop-motion animation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Upholstered Designed by AD100 honoree Jeremiah Brent, this children’s bed is a plush alternative to wood tones and metal frames.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Cinematographer Jaime Ackroyd certainly captures Scotland’s majesty, but there is no character to the frames, which look like they could be plucked out of a commercial from a tourism bureau.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, wooden frames can rot, caulk can peel, or window wells can collect leaves and moisture, creating a perfect staging area for insects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Both have aluminum frames and are rated IP68 to withstand dust and water.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, most of Icon's multi-story designs rely on a hybrid approach, with 3D printing for the ground floor and timber or steel frames for the upper levels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, their opponents have jumped ahead early, scoring 10 of 19 runs within the first five frames.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
While Fonseca frames the uprising as a type of emergent phenomenon in his post and a YouTube video, examination of the source code by AI researcher Simon Willison shows that Fonseca specifically instructed the villagers to behave this way and even escalate the unrest over time.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
His father is Jetrin Wattanasin, a legend in the Thai music industry, though Jaonaay frames that influence practically rather than romantically.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
That question frames an episode that opens not with battle, but with the kind of stillness that comes before disaster.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Dominic Volek, group head at Henley & Partners, frames the trend as one of rebalancing and hedging jurisdictional exposure.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The White House frames such moves as relief aimed at service and hourly workers, where Black workers are also heavily represented.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Gauger’s team frames hunger as a skills gap and a dignity gap.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
At 42 mm, the Endeavour is not small, but the white gold case frames a spectacular dial that deserves an expansive stage, at $68,000.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Its iconic skyline frames towering landmarks like Willis Tower (once the tallest building in the world) and the rippling Aqua Tower.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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This makes strong governance frameworks and clear ownership models essential.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pauli and Jung found connection through their fringe theoretical frameworks, psychology and physics playing on each other to make up one beautiful and haunting mess of a universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chase Joynt is a non-fiction filmmaker and writer who works at the edges of genre.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, crews continued to make significant progress improving fire lines along the southern, eastern, and western edges of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt cast is led by Noah Wyle, who also executive produces and writes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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If a publisher on the platform bites, the author then negotiates a publishing deal with them.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its Office for Civil Rights investigates allegations at schools and negotiates corrective actions.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tusk also said some of the drones had crossed from Belarus, a Kremlin ally that borders both Ukraine and Poland.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moving on to the southeast part of Sri Lanka is the Wild Coast Tented Lodge which borders Yala National Park.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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