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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
Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
This includes prints and patterns on bedding and other parts of the bed, from the frame to the headboard.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This debate is often framed as being about convenience.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Newsom’s lanky frame was folded onto a sofa a bit too low-slung for him.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
This includes prints and patterns on bedding and other parts of the bed, from the frame to the headboard.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Football is the framing device for this romantic fantasy about LA Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton, who wins the starting job, then dies in a traffic accident while biking home (thanks to angelic error).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
This debate is often framed as being about convenience.
—Shane Harris, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
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The progressive structure of the income tax system ensures that high-income taxpayers supply most of its revenue.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Until now, Jupiter’s shape was based on just six measurements taken by NASA’s Voyager and Pioneer missions nearly five decades ago.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some plants will regain their former shape as soon as the weight is gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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While official accounts and bystander videos of the Saturday shooting at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue offer conflicting narratives about the split-second escalation, the outcome highlights the extreme physical risk of inserting oneself into the immediate perimeter of armed agents.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those stadium-adjacent lots, however, are unlikely to be open to fan parking at World Cup matches, and will likely be inside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Columbia River Basin, spanning an area roughly the size of Texas, was once the world's greatest salmon-producing river system, with at least 16 stocks of salmon and steelhead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The small extension was meant to buy time for Democratic lawmakers to negotiate with the GOP and White House over changes to DHS in the wake of the fatal shootings of Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis last month.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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However, as Comer threatened to begin contempt of Congress proceedings, the Clintons started negotiating towards a compromise.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Muhly, who composed the opera’s final section, has special praise for Jackson’s libretto.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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LeFlore did a great job staying composed and running the show for Oak Forest in an intense game Tuesday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new seven-story Sunrise hospital bordering the Sawgrass Expressway also represents just one component of Baptist Health’s aggressive growth strategy into Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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Authorities in the southwestern province are battling one of the deadliest flare-ups in years, as insurgents in the resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan step up assaults on security forces, civilians and infrastructure.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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