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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
During the event, supporters framed the reforms as shifting tax cuts away from wealthy corporations and toward everyday Coloradans who could use the help to pay for car repairs or for clothes or extracurricular activities for their children.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The mayor has framed the tax increases on the rich as both a means to close the budget gap and to set the city on a stronger financial footing by giving him the cash to implement his affordability-centric agenda items.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
While often framed as hustle culture, Fuentes and Pratt-Wade said the reality feels less optional.
—Brianna Mantaras, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The mayor has framed the tax increases on the rich as both a means to close the budget gap and to set the city on a stronger financial footing by giving him the cash to implement his affordability-centric agenda items.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
While often framed as hustle culture, Fuentes and Pratt-Wade said the reality feels less optional.
—Brianna Mantaras, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framed
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Other gifts are often produced in tandem with local fashion designers or curated by the city’s coolest design shops.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The game has already produced one jackpot winner this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unlike their peers in other major leagues, NBA players can invest in sports gambling companies and advertise for them, a right negotiated in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In recent weeks, Baker McKenzie, a white-shoe law firm, axed 700 employees, Salesforce sacked hundreds of workers, and the auditing firm KPMG negotiated lower fees with its own auditor.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Epic of Gilgamesh, composed about 4,000 years ago, follows a king who searches the world for a plant that can restore youth, only to lose the plant to a thieving snake.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Perigee Vitz-Wong composed the score.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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This house, like the rest of Korakia, is impeccably designed and is perfect for a group stay or an extended family get together (note–the main resort is 13 and older, but Auric House is all-age and family-friendly).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company designed the vehicle to move quickly across rough terrain.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Arden Park is bordered by Arden Way to the north, Watt Avenue to the east, Fair Oaks Boulevard to the south, and Eastern Avenue to the west.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The property, which the tribe will rename the Wélmelti Preserve, a reference to the name of the Washoe people who lived in the area historically, is bordered by the Tahoe National Forest and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alberdi is the rare filmmaker to enter the Berlinale with distribution for her film already arranged.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two feel fortunate their national Olympic committees arranged for them to bunk together at Cortina's Olympic village, since typically only teammates share housing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Framed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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