as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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as in producing
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 negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in preparing
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of framing
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The framing centers our self-image rather than the system’s actual operations.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Consider installing roof strappings to which attach the roof framing to the wall framings so the roof won’t be lifted off the house.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Use a curling iron or blow-dryer to style those areas and use about five rollers to set the top and face-framing pieces.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The framing centers our self-image rather than the system’s actual operations.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
Noun
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Real Madrid are stepping up plans towards a radical change in their ownership structure — one that would allow external investors to purchase stakes in the club for the very first time.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That all larger structures and processes that occur between those structures, including all chemical reactions, don’t require anything more than those fundamental laws and constituents.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
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Despite Cameroon being an oil-producing country that is experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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My husband was producing a TV series when our son was born, and he was gone for at least 12 hours a day.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine is currently negotiating with its international partners to increase natural gas imports by about 30% as the winter approaches, according to energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership was built to oversee all of La Liga’s commercial and development activity in the region, as well as negotiating media rights on their behalf.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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How has Perez been preparing the ground for change?—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Before a lunar landing mission is attempted, NASA is planning to launch four astronauts on its Artemis II mission in 2026 on a 10-day mission circling the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Until a few months ago, rumors suggested that Samsung was planning to replace the Plus variant in the S26 lineup with the Edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gali Berman Ziv's twin, Gali, was taken from fellow hostage Emily Damari's house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, bordering northern Gaza.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Most of the prisoners were released in Gaza and some were freed in the West Bank, the other Palestinian territory bordering Israel.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Develop a collaborative group presentation that proposes alternative language and frameworks for understanding historical illness.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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After painstaking efforts, Witkoff and Kushner emerged with the framework of an accord that promises, at least for now, to quiet one of the world's most destabilizing conflicts.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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