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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
The president has consistently framed the appropriations lapse as something Democrats have caused and only Democrats can solve, but the election results cap a shift in tone that suggests a resolution could come sooner – and with his approval.
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Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the estate sits a 23,000-square-foot main residence that’s paired with a 6,200-square-foot guest house beside a private pond, all framed by sweeping views of Mount Timpanogos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
She’s framed through a series of doorways, simultaneously outside the walls and trapped within them.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Yet the president himself has repeatedly framed them as a financial windfall — a de facto funding stream bypassing Congress’s power of the purse.
—James Sample, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Stephen Fowler, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the estate sits a 23,000-square-foot main residence that’s paired with a 6,200-square-foot guest house beside a private pond, all framed by sweeping views of Mount Timpanogos.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
She’s framed through a series of doorways, simultaneously outside the walls and trapped within them.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Yet the president himself has repeatedly framed them as a financial windfall — a de facto funding stream bypassing Congress’s power of the purse.
—James Sample, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framed
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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My introduction to complex works was New American Radio, produced by Helen Thorington and Regine Beyer in the 1980s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Samuel Zimmerman negotiated the acquisition for Independent Film Company and Shudder, while Blue Finch Films represented the filmmakers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deal was negotiated by CEO Andre Relis and COO Jessica Russo of VMI and Chee Keong Cheung on behalf of Action Xtreme.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Western red cedar is a softwood composed of long, thin cells with microstructural dimensions up to seven times smaller than those of bamboo.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Four-time Oscar-nominated Dan Romer composed the score and the film features the first acting role of Femi Koleoso, the drummer and leader of the BRIT Award and Mercury Music Prize winning British jazz group Ezra Collective.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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And problems continue despite the flight cancellations designed to relieve stress on controllers struggling to deal with the shutdown.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is designed for easygoing travelers and families—and anyone who likes open air, hot cheese, and mountain views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Pinellas Peninsula, bordered by Tampa Bay on the east and the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico, to the west, has long been a vacation hot spot.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The region, bordered by Interstate 5, Vermont, Walnut and Chapman avenues, represents less than 4% of Anaheim’s total area.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family have made their mark as Halloween costume connoisseurs over the years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dickey also has to try to balance getting at least six home games per year while honoring the home-and-home series that have been arranged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Children's Services has arranged for the children to stay with a relative.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Framed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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