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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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025
The same woman my father met that afternoon is seated in a cemetery, and the Polaroids of her begin to spill downward, giving the whole frame a gravitational pull.
—Aisha Sabatini Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Timothy Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
But the defense disputes that the taillight was broken by striking O’Keefe, but was only cracked elsewhere and then pieces placed at the scene of the crime by corrupt investigators who were working with the Albert family to frame Read.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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Noun
A week before that game, the two teams also went to extra innings, with Middleton winning 4-3 in eight frames.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025
The same woman my father met that afternoon is seated in a cemetery, and the Polaroids of her begin to spill downward, giving the whole frame a gravitational pull.
—Aisha Sabatini Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Verb
Funding education is the single most important investment Maryland makes, and public opinion depends on how a question is framed.
—Timothy Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
But the defense disputes that the taillight was broken by striking O’Keefe, but was only cracked elsewhere and then pieces placed at the scene of the crime by corrupt investigators who were working with the Albert family to frame Read.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
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As the sun sets on century-old structures and the dirt gives way to bulldozers for a multimillion-dollar rebuild, Pimlico Race Course hosted an exciting 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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Amazon Just Canceled The No. 2 Show In Its Top 10 List Ergonomic Shape And Angle The MX Ergo S trackball has a shape that’s similar to the legendary Logitech MX 3S mouse, probably one of the most popular premium mice on the market.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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California Spider monkey found in Rolls-Royce during traffic stop in critical shape.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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This was certifiably his worst night ever as a perimeter threat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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The maker produced glassware throughout the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, offering everything from highballs to serving pieces.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The Lome, Togo native produced 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game over his lone season as a starter for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Trump signed an executive order on Monday encouraging linking the cost of prescription drugs to what's paid in other nations where drug prices are negotiated by their government and tend to be much lower.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The deal was negotiated by Tony Piantedosi and Rachel White on behalf of Vertical and by WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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Metal benches are also lighter than benches composed solely of wood.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Forethought underpins the crucial balance between execution speed and staying composed and under control.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Windham plans to join one of the university’s two bands that is comprised of music majors.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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At least 71 cases have been recorded in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County, which borders western Texas, department data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Canada’s Yukon Territory, which borders Alaska, has seen a spike in aurora-season visits, and local outfitters have developed out-of-the-box ways to enjoy the phenomenon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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