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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But rapid price declines carry a distinctive risk that this typical framing obscures. James Broughel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 On the other hand, finding a piece of artwork with good professional framing can add significant value to the art, Pearce adds. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 With the proper framing, though, the drills take on an urgent, almost dramatic tenor. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026 That framing — nutrition as part of the experience rather than something to negotiate over — captures where family food is heading in 2026. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 4 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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