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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
The frames of your French doors only need to be cleaned once every three months (or more, depending on the material) to remove any dirt.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
But rivals like former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and former California State Controller Betty Yee are already framing her as unfit for office.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Their fourth-quarter field-goal drive, when Nix hit Pat Bryant for a first down — their only scoring drive of the final three frames.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
The frames of your French doors only need to be cleaned once every three months (or more, depending on the material) to remove any dirt.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The retailer is known for its phenomenal seating, including Italian leather sofas, velvet sectionals, and accent chairs framed by solid wood armrests.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
But rivals like former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and former California State Controller Betty Yee are already framing her as unfit for office.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
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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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About 150 volcanoes in the Atacama Andes—including Láscar, Chile’s most active—create this shape-shifting environment that’s as active as the travelers cresting it.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such unsupervised conversational shape-shifting would make this rogue Humbert particularly charismatic.—
Vauhini Vara,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shannon will man larger perimeter players, but not necessarily the point of attack as often.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For this Nuggets lineup, the average comes out to a pedestrian 6-9, with three capable perimeter defenders to assist the heavy-footed centers, two 40% 3-point shooters to space the floor, and a surplus of play-making talent.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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In piling up a season-high point total, the Hornets produced three 100-yard rushers to steamroll the Wildcats, the first such feat for Sac State in a single game for a program that fielded its first team in 1954.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The White House has not yet negotiated lower prices on IVF drugs from other manufacturers.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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The only long-term solution — in my view — is a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank whose borders are negotiated with Israel.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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When fully integrated, the launch system is composed of both a 232-foot Super Heavy rocket and the 171-foot upper stage Starship, the spacecraft where crew and cargo would ride.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bridge is 641 feet long and is composed of more than 888 tons of structural steel.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers plan to address the light sensitivity issue by modifying how the vitamin interacts with the electrolyte and by improving the engineering of the flow cell itself.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Tuchel plans to speak to the Real Madrid midfielder.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The data informs an Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program that shapes management decisions and conservation practices in the face of climate change and industrial development in areas bordering the park.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Lake Pepin, the largest naturally occurring lake on the Mississippi River, is a beloved resource and important economic engine for the Wisconsin and Minnesota towns that border it.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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