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as in produced
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 negotiated
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in composed
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 designed
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in bordered
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of framed
Arnold Schwarzenegger framed the connection years ago.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Democrats have framed the vote as a victory for labor groups.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 June 2026
But in both cases, Read alleges that Proctor and other members of MSP and Canton Police framed her and failed to follow other leads.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Newsom framed the fight over the new maps as one for the very soul of democracy.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Democrats have framed the vote as a victory for labor groups.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 June 2026
But in both cases, Read alleges that Proctor and other members of MSP and Canton Police framed her and failed to follow other leads.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Newsom framed the fight over the new maps as one for the very soul of democracy.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framed
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The building project was negotiated by Rick Snyder, the former Republican governor of Michigan, and paid for by Canada to help ease congestion at the existing Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Following the end of the lease, the city of Escondido would regain ownership of the space or a new lease could be negotiated.—
Frankie Rowley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Once composed of 50,000 personnel, KFOR has been routinely scaled back over the years as tensions eased, although 1,000 additional troops were deployed there in 2023, after fresh violence erupted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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They’re also composed of a quark and an antiquark.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Seeking to scale … Isar Aerospace is developing a two-stage rocket called Spectrum, designed to deliver payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Evacuation orders at one point expanded to include homes south of Carmel Mountain Road, bordered by I-5 to the west and Gablewood Way and Evans Wood Way to the east, according to the Genasys evacuation map.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The property is bordered by parks along the Fox River to the west, an industrial area to the south and single-family housing to the north and east.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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This meal was arranged like weather.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also said last week that his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council is presenting a Wildland Urban Interface Workshop to help residents get prepared for a wildfire.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Framed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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