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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
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Leahy emerged from the seventh unscathed and followed up with a shutdown eighth inning, punctuated by back-to-back strikeouts to end the frame.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said Zeigler lured Mays, along with two other Black men, to the store to frame them for the murders.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
After Jordan Beck led off the frame with a bunt single, Warming Bernabel’s RBI groundout evened the game.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Leahy emerged from the seventh unscathed and followed up with a shutdown eighth inning, punctuated by back-to-back strikeouts to end the frame.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ishiba’s comment wasn’t framed as a criticism, but instead a candid expression of reality.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said Zeigler lured Mays, along with two other Black men, to the store to frame them for the murders.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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The pyre’s final stunt sees the avian structure break free and soar through the night sky.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wooden structure had connected Levee Road to the west side of the Colorado River.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coach Andy Reid recently said his player is in tip-top shape.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many organizations proudly claim their identity security is in good shape; 74% rate themselves as advanced or established.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is what 61% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, most security budgets still prioritize tools built from a perimeter that no longer exists.—
Brian Contos,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The words can appear to arrive from elsewhere, produced by an elevated consciousness outside our own.—
Joshua Bennett,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall beginning late Friday, Aug. 15, and continuing through the weekend across the northernmost Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as southern and eastern Puerto Rico.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brokers and dealers working more like Reynier in the days of La Réserve would take small parcels from the secondary market or negotiate parcels directly with distilleries.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The sale of Naked Ambition was negotiated by Brian Andreotti of Music Box Films and director Kareem Tabsch.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in California, where three-quarters of the state legislature is Democratic, an independent commission composed of equal numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and independents is tasked with redistricting—a shift supported overwhelmingly by California voters in 2010.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bonds between the United States and Europe, which Botstein planned to honor, have also frayed.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Danbury, Bethel, Deep River, East Haven, Groton and Montville either plan to or have completed similar facilities.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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Canadian wildfires have been of recent concern to Americans who live in bordering states, as hundreds of fires have burned this summer.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Since Kansas does not have a tax-free weekend, people living there can shop at Missouri stores and get their items tax-free — as can residents in bordering states like Iowa, Illinois and Kentucky.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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