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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
Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Colorful frames are having a moment, encouraging a looser, more expressive approach to wall art.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet there are hints that quantum reference frames might offer a new approach here as well.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
The Italian stock behind the frames Although the sunglasses are designed and manufactured in France, their viral fame has had the most dramatic impact in Italy, where iVision Tech is listed on the Milan market under the ticker IVN.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
This set of four hanging frames is made of lightweight plastic, which is easy to hang and ideal for building my own gallery wall.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The Tillery team uses heavy plastic sheets over steel carport frames to create temporary greenhouses to protect the nursery's succulents and cacti.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
These frames are built for that rhythm.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Layton frames these three in a sprawling, atmospheric LA noir with an impressive sweep reminiscent of William Friedkin at his best.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The company frames Project Genie as both a creative playground and a research testbed for understanding how people might use world models across media, simulation, and AI development, while acknowledging limitations like short generation windows and imperfect realism.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Rabelo, 57, is a longtime South Miami Middle School teacher who frames ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Spain, instead, frames it as a governance problem, one that requires institutional capacity, legal pathways and administrative realism rather than more detention centers and externalized borders.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Iorio frames the challenge through three constraints that show up repeatedly.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Michelle William's chin-length bob frames her round face perfectly.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a raconteur, Murch is a cinematic philosopher who frames technical issues in terms that get at the nature of perception.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Thanks to the program, there are more than 3,500 coral frames in the waters around Kuda Huraa, helping regenerate the area’s natural reefs.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Colorful frames are having a moment, encouraging a looser, more expressive approach to wall art.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet there are hints that quantum reference frames might offer a new approach here as well.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
The Italian stock behind the frames Although the sunglasses are designed and manufactured in France, their viral fame has had the most dramatic impact in Italy, where iVision Tech is listed on the Milan market under the ticker IVN.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
This set of four hanging frames is made of lightweight plastic, which is easy to hang and ideal for building my own gallery wall.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The Tillery team uses heavy plastic sheets over steel carport frames to create temporary greenhouses to protect the nursery's succulents and cacti.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
These frames are built for that rhythm.
—Ethan Stone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
My Ghost Go Ghost peaks with its final act, when the duo frames its experience as something to appreciate, not only lament.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Layton frames these three in a sprawling, atmospheric LA noir with an impressive sweep reminiscent of William Friedkin at his best.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The company frames Project Genie as both a creative playground and a research testbed for understanding how people might use world models across media, simulation, and AI development, while acknowledging limitations like short generation windows and imperfect realism.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Rabelo, 57, is a longtime South Miami Middle School teacher who frames ADHD as a strength rather than a limitation.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Spain, instead, frames it as a governance problem, one that requires institutional capacity, legal pathways and administrative realism rather than more detention centers and externalized borders.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Iorio frames the challenge through three constraints that show up repeatedly.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Michelle William's chin-length bob frames her round face perfectly.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a raconteur, Murch is a cinematic philosopher who frames technical issues in terms that get at the nature of perception.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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States are normalizing cannabis through rescheduling, legalization frameworks, and medical program expansion.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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State legislators designed their AI frameworks to constrain Big Tech’s power.—
James Richardson,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nuclear physicists are developing more advanced theoretical models to precisely predict the properties of unstable atomic nuclei with complicated structures, shapes and forces.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sporting and technical director roles at clubs come in all shapes and sizes, but Costa’s is all-encompassing.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, the 2026 version, while air-cooled and still using pushrod valve actuation like the original, uses fuel injection instead of a carburetor and modern construction, and likely produces twice the power of the original, including 120 pound-feet of torque.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Musk said the Fremont, California, factory that currently produces the two models will be repurposed.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.—
David Carrillo Peñaloza,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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President Peter Mutharika, who returned to power in October after vowing to revive the country’s ailing economy, is trying to improve the government’s finances as the country negotiates a new IMF support package.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sharon Udoh Udoh composes, writes and improvises hymns.—
Ruby Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode Art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Gabriela Saldivia,
Scientific American,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cremer was last seen in the mining town of Waratah, which borders the Tarkine rainforest, on June 17, 2023.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The strike group was in the Indian Ocean, Central Command said, and not in the Arabian Sea, which borders Iran.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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