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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
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Its final frames were drawn during major regime change at Paramount/Disney.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 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
Beauty That Respects the Planet Recyclable aluminum frame.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Its final frames were drawn during major regime change at Paramount/Disney.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 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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If armadillos have created burrows under structures, Indiana DNR recommends illuminating the burrow or placing a radio near the entrance to help drive them away.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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By using standard resume headings, maintaining consistent structure and formatting throughout, and using spelling or grammar checkers to ensure that content is written correctly, applicants tend to stand out to AI.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The new sign swaps out blue accents for green ones but keeps the same shape and illumination structure.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This new satellite is part of Uranus’ group of 13 inner moons, which are characterized by their irregular shapes and low brightness.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 65% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Your digital perimeter is every digital touchpoint your business has with the outside world.—
Natasha Bryan,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The average number of days employees are required to be in the office rose 12% over the past year, but office attendance showed an increase of just 1% to 3%, according to Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and publisher of the Flex Index, which produced the report.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ford will stop producing the Escape and Corsair SUVs at the end of 2025, but anticipates having enough inventory to last through 2026.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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As the Wednesday afternoon contract deadline approached, Fox and YouTube agreed on a short-term extension to continue negotiating, indicating a resolution was imminent.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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As the then ambassador to the US, Dermer played a key role in negotiating the 2020 Abraham Accords that saw Israel normalize relations with several Gulf states.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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What was more worrying for the weeks and months to come, though, was the ease with which Fulham repeatedly overran United’s midfield: a midfield composed of Fernandes and Casemiro, then Fernandes and Mason Mount, and later Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Deluca, meanwhile, had composed and written songs for acts such as Meredith Brooks, Joe Perry, and himself.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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After high school, Bella plans to continue to study theater in college.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Richland, despite its relative youth, isn’t planning on taking a step back.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Orland Park plans to make safety improvements at 159th Street and 94th Avenue, bordering Orland Hills, and will get $150,000 toward design of the work.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Violent crime is lowest in Ward 3 in the affluent northwest part of the city, bordering Maryland and across the Potomac River from Virginia.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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