as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details
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Recent Examples of framework
Continue reading … BIOENGINEERING — Research team warns their own artificial organism demands an urgent safety framework.
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The framework was published June 30 and would create a school-by-school grading system based on student outcomes.
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Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The framework was published June 30 and would create a school-by-school grading system based on student outcomes.
—
Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framework
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.
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Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
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These include a popular walking tour on the history, art, and architecture of Aurora, coffee-tasting classes, and brief tarot card readings.
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To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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