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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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Upholstered Designed by AD100 honoree Jeremiah Brent, this children’s bed is a plush alternative to wood tones and metal frames.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Cinematographer Jaime Ackroyd certainly captures Scotland’s majesty, but there is no character to the frames, which look like they could be plucked out of a commercial from a tourism bureau.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, wooden frames can rot, caulk can peel, or window wells can collect leaves and moisture, creating a perfect staging area for insects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Both have aluminum frames and are rated IP68 to withstand dust and water.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, most of Icon's multi-story designs rely on a hybrid approach, with 3D printing for the ground floor and timber or steel frames for the upper levels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, their opponents have jumped ahead early, scoring 10 of 19 runs within the first five frames.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
HubSpot frames its approach differently.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The company frames its program as a complement to deeper investments in housing and quality of life, and the beginning of a new method towards development.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Final Toast France’s Champagne region has long been synonymous with elegance, but Le Grand Tour elevates the experience into something transcendent—because every sip tells a story, every window frames a chapter, and every mile deepens your sense of place.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The site itself frames the project as more playful than sinister.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Rounding out the palette, chalky green trim (Paint & Paper Library Willow V) frames the room without overpowering it.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Why a business jet first Spike frames the S‑512 as a low‑boom business jet rather than a large airliner, an important strategic choice.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
This tactic frames such questions as pursuits of truth, but their purpose is actually to create doubt.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the new entry continues the storybook aesthetic of the earlier games with a very trippy new look that resembles the choppy frames of stop-motion animation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Upholstered Designed by AD100 honoree Jeremiah Brent, this children’s bed is a plush alternative to wood tones and metal frames.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Cinematographer Jaime Ackroyd certainly captures Scotland’s majesty, but there is no character to the frames, which look like they could be plucked out of a commercial from a tourism bureau.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Over the years, wooden frames can rot, caulk can peel, or window wells can collect leaves and moisture, creating a perfect staging area for insects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Both have aluminum frames and are rated IP68 to withstand dust and water.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
However, most of Icon's multi-story designs rely on a hybrid approach, with 3D printing for the ground floor and timber or steel frames for the upper levels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, their opponents have jumped ahead early, scoring 10 of 19 runs within the first five frames.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
While OpenAI frames the new feature as a response to user requests, the capability isn't new to the AI industry.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
HubSpot frames its approach differently.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The company frames its program as a complement to deeper investments in housing and quality of life, and the beginning of a new method towards development.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Final Toast France’s Champagne region has long been synonymous with elegance, but Le Grand Tour elevates the experience into something transcendent—because every sip tells a story, every window frames a chapter, and every mile deepens your sense of place.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The site itself frames the project as more playful than sinister.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Rounding out the palette, chalky green trim (Paint & Paper Library Willow V) frames the room without overpowering it.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Why a business jet first Spike frames the S‑512 as a low‑boom business jet rather than a large airliner, an important strategic choice.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
This tactic frames such questions as pursuits of truth, but their purpose is actually to create doubt.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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Pauli and Jung found connection through their fringe theoretical frameworks, psychology and physics playing on each other to make up one beautiful and haunting mess of a universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Trust Protocol has set minimum requirements for its Field Partner Program, adapting regenerative agriculture frameworks from major organizations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chase Joynt is a non-fiction filmmaker and writer who works at the edges of genre.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, crews continued to make significant progress improving fire lines along the southern, eastern, and western edges of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt cast is led by Noah Wyle, who also executive produces and writes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Would all athletes at one university form a unit that negotiates a CBA?—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company has affiliation agreements with 227 other local stations and negotiates retransmission rights for those with YouTube TV and other virtual pay-TV providers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Genji visits these woods before his exile to Suma and composes a poem wishing that the forest might one day see the injustice against him reversed.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tusk also said some of the drones had crossed from Belarus, a Kremlin ally that borders both Ukraine and Poland.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moving on to the southeast part of Sri Lanka is the Wild Coast Tented Lodge which borders Yala National Park.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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