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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wilson was incredibly efficient through the first five frames, throwing 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes while allowing two hits and one walk.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Wood siding, door and window frames, and any other wood trim should be at least six inches above ground level.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
And yet, the frames most likely to stick with the viewer are the first and last.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Made from a standard set of molds and held together by steel frames, most Muffler Men are assembled from three or four pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Media discourses are considered processes for the collective social construction of reality in terms of frames and schemata.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Bugenhagen frames it as a process that prioritizes depth over volume, with a focus on understanding individual preferences, values, and long-term intentions.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Sports is a slightly different story, but once again Disney frames the tie-up of streaming and linear as being beneficial, particularly with other streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video leaning into sports themselves.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For everyday use, the Global Wellness Summit’s 2026 forecast frames nervous system regulation as something far more people are paying attention to now, not just trauma survivors, but anyone managing chronic stress, disrupted sleep or the physical toll of a busy modern life.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The answer to pharmaceutical and wellness overclaiming is not a counter-narrative that frames women who seek hormonal support as manipulated or anti-feminist.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
Tourism shapes national narratives, creates national symbols, and frames our perceptions of other societies.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The seventh-floor lobby frames downtown like a cinematic scene, and that view follows you everywhere—from the floor-to-ceiling window in a Panoramic Suite to the rooftop infinity pool overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Noun
Between hems that drag through airport floors and styles that look great online but overwhelm shorter frames in real life, the struggle is real—especially on long travel days when comfort matters most.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wilson was incredibly efficient through the first five frames, throwing 42 of his 67 pitches for strikes while allowing two hits and one walk.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Wood siding, door and window frames, and any other wood trim should be at least six inches above ground level.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
The house has been preserved to highlight some of the more old-world aspects—spot wood beams, stone floors, and aqua window frames in nearly every room—for a taste of traditional Cycladic style.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
And yet, the frames most likely to stick with the viewer are the first and last.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Made from a standard set of molds and held together by steel frames, most Muffler Men are assembled from three or four pieces.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Media discourses are considered processes for the collective social construction of reality in terms of frames and schemata.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
Disney frames it as a way to move people through the gates faster and cut down on fraud.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Bugenhagen frames it as a process that prioritizes depth over volume, with a focus on understanding individual preferences, values, and long-term intentions.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Sports is a slightly different story, but once again Disney frames the tie-up of streaming and linear as being beneficial, particularly with other streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video leaning into sports themselves.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
For everyday use, the Global Wellness Summit’s 2026 forecast frames nervous system regulation as something far more people are paying attention to now, not just trauma survivors, but anyone managing chronic stress, disrupted sleep or the physical toll of a busy modern life.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The answer to pharmaceutical and wellness overclaiming is not a counter-narrative that frames women who seek hormonal support as manipulated or anti-feminist.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
Tourism shapes national narratives, creates national symbols, and frames our perceptions of other societies.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
The seventh-floor lobby frames downtown like a cinematic scene, and that view follows you everywhere—from the floor-to-ceiling window in a Panoramic Suite to the rooftop infinity pool overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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The financing and regulatory frameworks had to be built from scratch.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The cycle that isn’t The idea that economies expand and contract in predictable waves is one of the most durable frameworks in economics.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Or do your own thing with free-form shapes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Breads of many shapes sit in a row on the front counter at three-week-old Kouzeh Bakery, on display behind glass.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The big winner is expected to be hard-right party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, which is aiming for working-class, former Labor strongholds in England’s north and on London’s outer edges with its anti-establishment, anti-immigration message.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Students are taught that money is a great advance over a system of barter and that a world of money produces exactly the same outcomes as a world of barter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Mandy Summers also exec produces.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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That unit includes the pharmacy benefits manager Caremark, which negotiates drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans, creates lists of medications, or formularies, that are covered by insurance, and reimburses pharmacies for prescriptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The actors union’s new agreement with the trade group that negotiates with Hollywood unions on behalf of the major studios will reportedly improve AI protections and boost the guild’s pension fund.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh plans to run a grueling training camp to try to better prepare the Giants for their early season games, but reversing a decade-plus of bad organizational habits and starts might take time.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Law Department plans to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two separate 1991 slayings.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Supplies will be provided, and extra hands are needed to help clean and maintain the land that borders the Assunpink Creek and greenway to get the grounds ready for an annual Memorial Day service the following weekend.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Casa Laveni borders the stylish Brera district, one of Milan's most coveted and walkable neighborhoods with plenty of restaurants, bars, and galleries.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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