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as in frameworks
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 shapes
the type of body that a person has
a tall man with a big frame
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as in edges
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 produces
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 negotiates
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in composes
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 plans
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of frames
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Keller worked six scoreless frames, allowing three hits and striking out four, while King limited Pittsburgh to two hits through the first six innings.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This particular build was locked to the game’s Quality mode, which caps framerate at 30 frames per second in pursuit of more detailed visuals.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Their frames carry the weight of storms, salt air and centuries.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
For video recording, all Galaxy S26 phones shoot at up to 8K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps), while the Pixel 10 series shoots at up to 4K at 60fps.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The best lightweight dresses for petite frames.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The right-hander rebounded with back-to-back scoreless frames in the second and third, but New York put up three more runs in the fourth on a two-run home run by Semien and a solo shot by Alvarez.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Mavs notched 30-plus points in three of the four frames, finished 46% from the floor and almost matched Orlando’s points in the paint total with 48 by the end of the night.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Chanelle frames it in terms of group chemistry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The preface by historian Abul Fazl frames the work as a reconciliatory project.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The company frames it as a service, given the information overload most people find themselves in, and the unbiased goal of prediction markets.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Biel played him through, Zaha took it in stride, and the finish — into the far corner on the run — was exactly the kind of moment that frames Charlotte’s problem heading into next week.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the room, a 15-foot white-oak dining table–designed to seat 14 or more—draws the eye out through the room’s sliding-glass walls and frames a view that stretches past the patio and pool to the sand and sea.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Add drama to dark hair with a hit of lighter color on the money piece that frames your face.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Throughout the space, elevated materials are the norm—from seating upholstered in lush velvet to contemporary bed frames wrapped in cozy linen and handsome leather.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Keller worked six scoreless frames, allowing three hits and striking out four, while King limited Pittsburgh to two hits through the first six innings.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This particular build was locked to the game’s Quality mode, which caps framerate at 30 frames per second in pursuit of more detailed visuals.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Their frames carry the weight of storms, salt air and centuries.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
For video recording, all Galaxy S26 phones shoot at up to 8K resolution at 30 frames per second (fps), while the Pixel 10 series shoots at up to 4K at 60fps.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The best lightweight dresses for petite frames.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The right-hander rebounded with back-to-back scoreless frames in the second and third, but New York put up three more runs in the fourth on a two-run home run by Semien and a solo shot by Alvarez.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Mavs notched 30-plus points in three of the four frames, finished 46% from the floor and almost matched Orlando’s points in the paint total with 48 by the end of the night.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Craig agrees and frames the challenge in terms of historical analogy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Chanelle frames it in terms of group chemistry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The preface by historian Abul Fazl frames the work as a reconciliatory project.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The company frames it as a service, given the information overload most people find themselves in, and the unbiased goal of prediction markets.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Biel played him through, Zaha took it in stride, and the finish — into the far corner on the run — was exactly the kind of moment that frames Charlotte’s problem heading into next week.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the room, a 15-foot white-oak dining table–designed to seat 14 or more—draws the eye out through the room’s sliding-glass walls and frames a view that stretches past the patio and pool to the sand and sea.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Add drama to dark hair with a hit of lighter color on the money piece that frames your face.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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These systems are being integrated into offensive cyber operations faster than policymakers can build the frameworks to govern how these capabilities are used or secured.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This explains why virtual evaluation frameworks are capturing the spotlight.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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This curved exterior is a play of shapes and angles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The sound box had a teardrop shape, just a couple of inches deep, with a golden-brown polyurethane finish that darkened to black at the edges.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The tall grass and low brush keeps the snow soft for winter roosting and snow burrowing, but it’s being taken over by tamarac trees invading the edges.—
Andrew Weeks,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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The essential insight is that while a single farmer produces far more food today than a century ago, the performing arts have not generally gotten more productive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tané McClure is directing the piece and also produces via her McClure Films, alongside producer Michelle Alexandria of Light Year Pictures.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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The art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now back in Kansas City, Strahm plans to settle back into his Midwest lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller defeated Shawn Harris, who plans to challenge him again in November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The section that borders the Osceola-Polk line got even more traffic, with an average of over 160,000 vehicles daily in 2025.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Modoc County, which borders Oregon and Nevada, one optometrist serves a 90-mile radius.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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