FRAMES Synonyms: 257 Similar and Opposite Words

frames 1 of 2

noun

plural of frame

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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frames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frame

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

Noun

Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026 The event features large photo-worthy Nat Geo Yellow Border frames, interactive medium frames, and discoverable small frames, all designed for guests to snap, explore, and experience the magic of nature all around them. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 Their struggles loomed particularly large late in the game, as the Mets went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position over the final three frames. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 They’re often made with galvanized steel frames. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 Everyone is wearing the same thick black frames on exam day. —

Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The Cubs’ lineup spotted Cabrera an early lead with a pair of three-run frames in the first and third innings. —

Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Staining, from the window frames to the staircase railings. —

Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026 To combat this, check for flimsy frames, loose hinges, or weak nose pads. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

In this way, the league frames its gambling partnerships as protective – even as new scandals emerge. —

Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026 But Calle, like any writer, sketches her characters and frames their destinies. —

Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Christopher frames it as a question of odds. —

Stephen Johnson, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 According to the profile, his tolerance for right-wing antisemitism is rooted in a catastrophist worldview that frames American liberalism as an existential threat and Trumpism, with all its flaws, as the only viable alternative. —

Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 Psychotherapist Katerina Georgiou frames it through the lens of mindfulness. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Beyond school lunches, the lawsuit frames the dispute as a fundamental fight over the limits of executive power. —

Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 The rounded toe softens the ensemble, while the high strap frames the leg with a firm delicacy. —

Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026 Cortical Labs frames its ambitions around two tracks. —

Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.

— Brian Barlow, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Supporters say introductory courses had become too focused on contemporary social-justice frameworks and that the new standards restore an emphasis on classical thinkers, empirical methods and a broader range of perspectives.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026