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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and the frame and ear cups are generously padded for long listening sessions without discomfort.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Westerman, of Hot Springs, framed the department's position as an ally to the GOP's policy goals during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing Thursday.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The project now lives on a total of six tallies, but only returns to four this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and the frame and ear cups are generously padded for long listening sessions without discomfort.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Verb
Recessed installations often require adjustments to framing, drywalling, and sometimes even electrical work—tasks that require a skilled hand.
—Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Westerman, of Hot Springs, framed the department's position as an ally to the GOP's policy goals during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing Thursday.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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The growing complexity of today’s work environments through hybrid teams, agile structures and cross-functional decision making is driving the demand for a broader leadership lens.—
David Chiem,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement personnel have been searching for Decker — scouring forested areas, structures and a river in the area where Decker was last known to be located, the sheriff's office said over the weekend.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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These highlight a growing phenomenon where high-profile figures - intentionally or not - shape health trends through their platforms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Most of my friends and contemporaries are in very good shape.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The root cause of this risk is a network perimeter security mindset.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Plans call for a perimeter walking-and-biking trail that loops into a network of pedestrian paths.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Most hydrogen is currently produced using fossil fuels.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Elsewhere, however, his forays have produced mixed results, including in his native India.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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For starters, unlike Trump’s single-minded focus on China during his first-term trade war, Trump 2.0 is sparring with every country on the planet with the ostensible goal of negotiating freer and fairer trade deals, from our closest democratic allies to the Chinese Communist Party.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The deal was negotiated by VP of Sales and Acquisitions Alex Peters on behalf of Brainstorm and by Christian Sosa of Roosevelt Film Lab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Holmes, a retiree in her early 70s, was grieving the death of her son at the time, so her daughter planned a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help her through the difficult period, per the filing.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Matson's father and stepmother aren't planning on attending the ceremony.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Uttarakhand is a province of northern India bordering Nepal and Tibet.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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