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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The court’s framing of free speech also neglects the real-world evidence. A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026 Carlson isn’t alone; Steve Bannon, Candace Owens, and others in the Republican Party have tagged Israel as the aggressor, and the framing has become part of popular discourse and media reporting. Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 These women leaders are questioning the framing of an AI gender gap. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 Tile floors, black steel framing, and streamlined furnishings keep the interiors contemporary and straightforward, letting the light and landscape set the mood. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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