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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
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There are also sleek chaise longues designed specifically for the hotel with lacquered wood frames paired wrapped in supple leather.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The administration has increasingly framed its anti-narcotics campaign as a key national defense priority and has accused Maduro and senior officials in his regime of running a large and dangerous drug-trafficking network.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Handmade with a solid wood frame, it’s built for everyday use while still feeling luxe.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There are also sleek chaise longues designed specifically for the hotel with lacquered wood frames paired wrapped in supple leather.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Owens framed these allegations, which Newsweek is unable to verify, as critical questions that others were afraid to ask.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The administration has increasingly framed its anti-narcotics campaign as a key national defense priority and has accused Maduro and senior officials in his regime of running a large and dangerous drug-trafficking network.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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The transformation holds even after the field is removed, giving the structure a form of memory.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to Defense Express, Russians carried out major upgrades to the 5,000 metric ton structure to use it for military communications.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft metamaterial that can quickly change size and shape under remote control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Plus by Vestre Set deep in the Norwegian forest, The Plus is one of the most environmentally innovative factories in the world, a furniture maker built in the shape of a massive plus sign, with meaningful sustainable design touches throughout.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Zero-trust designs are the direct inverse of the traditional, perimeter-enforced hard on the outside, soft on the inside approach to network security.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pick-up point is in the northwest parking lot near Dillard’s at the outer parking perimeter, according to the release.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now, Montblanc wants to enter the tech sphere with a new digital writing pad, inspired by its century of experience producing pens.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese firm, which assembles devices and counts Apple as a client, is reportedly producing a consumer AI device for OpenAI.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many countries have sought to negotiate to remove or reduce the tariffs, some have made deals, while others have enforced counter tariffs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Blackhawks and Kaiser’s agent had been negotiating for some time this offseason, but neither side had been in a rush, with the 23-year-old Kaiser having no arbitration rights.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many of the chefs are like musicians who have graduated from covering other artists’ songs to composing their own masterpieces.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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But recently a group of AI researchers in Japan and Taiwan created a benchmark called NEWSAGENT to see how well LLMs can do at actually taking source material and composing accurate news stories.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Data from Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, shows that all airlines are planning to fly fewer seats to Tulum in the months ahead.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly High Power Exploration, plans to invest $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Africa's Liberty Corridor, connecting Guinea to Liberia.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aliée Istanbul All of the hotels bordering the Bosphorus have an impressive view of the boats weaving through the river’s currents and the Asian half of Istanbul on the other side.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Warsaw determined the unmanned aerial vehicles to be of Russian origin, having coincided with a massive attack against various sites in western Ukraine, which also borders Poland.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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