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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This framing marks a departure from the traditional American commitment to liberal democracy as the organizing principle of trans-Atlantic relations. Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 Instead, under that framing, the fault lay with the governor of Minnesota and the mayor of Minneapolis for not ridding their streets of immigrants without legal status to remain in the United States. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026 Grainger took issue with Brown's framing and offered evidence to further prove his position. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026 People can anticipate unintended effects and recognize when the framing itself is wrong. Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.

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