frame-ups

noun

plural of frame-up
as in duplicities

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  1. setups
  2. cover-ups
  3. intrigues
Noun
  • To make the others better, with setups and sometimes, challenges.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While nuclear energy in the past meant massive setups that were often associated with delays and cost overruns, nuclear energy of the future is looking to build smaller reactors and at scale to keep costs under control.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of setups
Noun
  • Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Subsequent revelations or cover-ups will turn a molehill into a mountain.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cover-ups
Noun
  • However, work stalled at the 60th floor and was paused for several years, with multiple reports naming palace intrigues and purges by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the cause for the delay.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The series has always moved at a deliberate pace, allowing the characters’ social battles and romantic intrigues to simmer.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrigues
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