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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
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
This gave Medfield a boost that led to some offensive pressure before Nauset upped the ante in the later stages of the frame.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Political logic Netanyahu has for decades framed Iran as Israel’s primary existential threat, shaping Israel’s security policy, diplomatic efforts and public discourse around it.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
All to be expected when looking at his 5-foot-11, 172-pound frame.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
This gave Medfield a boost that led to some offensive pressure before Nauset upped the ante in the later stages of the frame.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Journalists have a duty to report the sequence of events clearly and to avoid framing that presumes motive or minimizes the threat posed by the suspect.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Political logic Netanyahu has for decades framed Iran as Israel’s primary existential threat, shaping Israel’s security policy, diplomatic efforts and public discourse around it.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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The standalone structure was perched right on the edge of the pool and just a few dozen feet from the crashing waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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This decentralized structure eliminates the need for cloud servers or centralized databases, which are often required in traditional monitoring systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The invention is engineered to recover its original shape and position once the shaking stops.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Group trailing plants by a sunny window for a maximalist jungle-lush look indoors—just be sure to vary the foliage shapes for visual balance.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burries is developing into a solid perimeter shooter (37% from 3-point range) and can play on the ball when needed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The beloved slapstick comedy is 85 minutes of pure entertainment, full of increasingly chaotic adventures and shockingly crass jokes that still produce guffaws decades later.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Because the cost to produce goods will plummet, the amount of money everyone needs to thrive will decrease significantly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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But general-education courses play a pivotal role in a department’s ability to recruit potential majors, pull in tuition revenue and negotiate hiring additional faculty.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leagues and players’ associations negotiate workplace rules, and those agreements are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The La Jolla Country Day School Cove Club was formed last year to study ocean conservation and is composed of students from its lower, middle and upper schools.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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At these times, sunlight illuminates exhaust from the rocket's upper stage, which is composed primarily of water vapor and carbon dioxide.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nakhchivan accounts for about 6% of the country's territory, bordering Azerbaijan's close ally Turkey and Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The retaining wall that was recently built on the Antillia property line will border one side of this easement, while a six-foot chain-link fence, which Kolter plans to erect, will border the other side.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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