1
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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2
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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
How To Keep Stink Bugs Out Stink bugs can squeeze into tight spaces between siding, crawl into cracks and crevices in window frames, and enter through open doors, windows, and vents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Now made with high-quality faux florals and durable wire frames, some of our favorites are nearly identical to the real thing.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Recycling with a purpose The students made the bikes’ frames from two-inch (55-millimeter) carbon-fiber tubes that once served as structural components in Airbus A380.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
After their frames are fully welded, Ioniq 5s move along a conveyor [in the background] to an environmentally friendly paint shop.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, that meant minor tweaks — slightly lighter frames, smoother wheels or better zippers — but the core design rarely changed.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Spontaneity delivered 24 frames per second will be prioritized over preparation and motivation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Tesla frames Optimus the opposite way.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Win against Florida State on Saturday, and Clemson potentially re-frames its season; lose, and pressure (from media, donors, and fans alike) will only accelerate.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Chen frames the documentary through parent-child dynamics prevalent across the region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When an anarchist frames one of them for treason, another is determined to track down a traitor.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
With odds this one-sided, the market is hypersensitive to how the Fed frames the cut.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Notably, the policy frames child care not as a private service but as necessary social infrastructure—the kind that, like schools and roads and libraries, should be publicly funded and available to everyone, regardless of their income.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
The details of the Mag Bay 43 were noteworthy, including the flawless stainless steel, 75-gallon bait tank (which looked like an aquarium on the stern) and two tiers of three seats with mahogany frames near the helm.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
How To Keep Stink Bugs Out Stink bugs can squeeze into tight spaces between siding, crawl into cracks and crevices in window frames, and enter through open doors, windows, and vents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Now made with high-quality faux florals and durable wire frames, some of our favorites are nearly identical to the real thing.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Recycling with a purpose The students made the bikes’ frames from two-inch (55-millimeter) carbon-fiber tubes that once served as structural components in Airbus A380.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
After their frames are fully welded, Ioniq 5s move along a conveyor [in the background] to an environmentally friendly paint shop.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025
For years, that meant minor tweaks — slightly lighter frames, smoother wheels or better zippers — but the core design rarely changed.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Spontaneity delivered 24 frames per second will be prioritized over preparation and motivation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Upstairs on the third level, an artistic window frames a view of the living space below.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Tesla frames Optimus the opposite way.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Win against Florida State on Saturday, and Clemson potentially re-frames its season; lose, and pressure (from media, donors, and fans alike) will only accelerate.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Chen frames the documentary through parent-child dynamics prevalent across the region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
When an anarchist frames one of them for treason, another is determined to track down a traitor.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
With odds this one-sided, the market is hypersensitive to how the Fed frames the cut.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Notably, the policy frames child care not as a private service but as necessary social infrastructure—the kind that, like schools and roads and libraries, should be publicly funded and available to everyone, regardless of their income.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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His approach emphasized scalable systems and strong operational frameworks, principles that now underpin BioLife Science.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Block has also open-sourced its bitcoin frameworks and white papers and launched a real-time bitcoin dashboard showing its holdings and price data.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Likewise, studies on shapes have been shown to bring about both joy and bias, depending on the emotions that stem from early developments in childhood.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
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First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ross O’Connor produces alongside Noah Lang and Blackhurst through Witchcraft Motion Picture Company, with Set Point Entertainment, Grim Discoveries, Gentile Entertainment Group, Monarque Entertainment and Mama Bear Studios attached.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Foundational to this style is the traditional use of hand modeling in clay, creating life-size models of the shapes and surfaces of the vehicles Mazda produces.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kara Bachman is the executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission, the body that hosted the welcome reception and which regularly negotiates to bring high-profile events to Chicago.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rather than dictating rates to providers, Unity negotiates reimbursements tied to Medicare benchmarks.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lizzy Younan composes all of our music.—
Deborah Unger,
Scientific American,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Officials said Russia had damaged two energy facilities in the western region of Lviv, which borders Poland.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fighting is now expected to shift to the central and oil-rich Kordofan region, which borders Darfur, according to Birru.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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