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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
now that the frame has been built, we have a better idea of the size of our new house
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a white curtain with a blue frame
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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
framed a unique coffee table from an old, discarded chest of drawers
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as in to negotiate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in to compose
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
you'll need to frame your argument well if you're going to win the debate
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of frame
Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Domestic gross over the traditional three-day frame is projected at $85 million.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 July 2025
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Trump’s ability to leverage legal adversity into political strength has stunned political analysts, showcasing his unparalleled capacity to frame himself simultaneously as a political outsider, victim, and fighter — a narrative deeply appealing to his base.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Noun
These videos are choppy, the action often out of frame, frequently taken by bystanders in cars or in the middle of shopping.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Domestic gross over the traditional three-day frame is projected at $85 million.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 July 2025
Verb
The review came amid mounting calls from Trump's Make America Great Again base for full transparency, and the administration framed it as a decisive move to end public distrust surrounding the high-profile case.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Trump’s ability to leverage legal adversity into political strength has stunned political analysts, showcasing his unparalleled capacity to frame himself simultaneously as a political outsider, victim, and fighter — a narrative deeply appealing to his base.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
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Recruitment: Writing job descriptions can be an arduous task, but by creating a first draft with AI, HR leaders can focus on more strategic tasks, such as maximizing the company’s organizational structure to best support teams.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In a Monday evening update, the Idaho Department of Lands said the Nettleton Gulch fire was contained within 26 acres of land and that no structures were at risk.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Lin's way of breaking down languages by the shape of their words rather than their sounds or alphabets meant his machine theoretically can type English, Russian and Japanese as well, according to the typewriter's manual.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The enforcement operation produced few tangible results that day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The house tsipouro at Mezen, produced by Kardasi of Tyrnavos, is aromatic and expressive, but the rest of their wide-reaching bottle selection is worth sampling, too.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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In a world where AI agents will negotiate contracts, manage assets, and execute decisions, this kind of integration isn’t a novelty.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Instead, there’s more public bickering and negotiating.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Harkins plans to open a second BackLot at Verrado Marketplace, a shopping mall being built in Buckeye.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Ear and her siblings are planning on visiting their mother in August.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The original complaints came primarily from members of the Rancho Santa Teresa Property Owners Association, a group of residents in the neighborhood partially bordering the facility.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Surrounded by steep cliffs and bordering a golf course, this beach features golden sands and a calm, inviting setting.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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