framing

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ How to pronounce framing (audio)
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Examples of framing in a Sentence

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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They've also been angered by Kennedy's attempts to link vaccines to autism, going against decades of research that show no such link, and his framing of autism as a debilitating disease. ABC News, 1 July 2026 But the fact that the protests were peaceful is the wrong framing — and the government’s response has done nothing to address underlying problems. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 The Sphere’s ongoing star attraction is The Wizard of Oz, a $100 million immersive version of the 1939 classic that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the movie’s visuals beyond their original framing. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Howard’s framing of what happened at Bondi very quickly became a fulcrum for the discourse. Oscar Schwartz, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for framing

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of framing was in 1703

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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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