Definition of frameworknext
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 That framework raises concerns for some mental health experts — perhaps ironically, for the wellnessmaxxers among us. Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 July 2026 As the market scales and visibility increases, legislative frameworks are likely to follow. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years. Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Computer simulations further demonstrated that the decentralized coordination framework can scale to swarms of at least 64 robots. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for framework
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Noun
  • The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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  • Founded in 2024, the event has risen as a platform for designers, artisans, architects and students across product design, interiors, architecture and craft — and a vehicle for positioning Beirut within the global design conversation.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The renowned landscape designer Mia Lehrer — whose other projects include SoFi Stadium — is behind the Lucas Museum’s grounds, which complement Ma Yansong’s otherworldly architecture.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026

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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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