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

2 of 2

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

With concrete frames and nonexistent windows, the buildings look like empty, oversized Brutalist doll houses waiting for someone to come sprinkle life into their interiors. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 21 July 2026 That puts him only two frames ahead of the Rolling Stones, though both trail the Beatles by well over 100 stays. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Various jerseys from throughout his athletic career were displayed in frames on either side of the casket, including his football jerseys from Ocean Springs High School and Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 These frames earned a spot on our roundup of the best smart glasses for 2026. — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 The Raen sunglasses feature a unique hexagonal shape that ups the style quotient from generic round frames. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Further, the simulation will drift and forget information from early frames over time. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Vines that use rootlets or tendrils to get a grip can squeeze into cracks in mortar and cause damage to window frames, shutters, roof tiles, gutters, and other building materials. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Verb

Fantastico Arni marble counters animate the kitchen; Custom millwork frames a decorative fireplace in the den. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 The 2023 paper explicitly frames its results as a foundation for developing antioxidant peptides sourced from food, not as proof that whole oysters deliver the same effect at dinner. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 From the achingly cool entrance that frames the stretch of private beach in front, to the half-moon infinity pool that perfectly kisses the ocean beyond it, island living doesn’t get much better, much freer, than this. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 The Disruptive Economics of Artificial Intelligence, which frames AI as prediction technology whose value depends on the larger decision systems built around it. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The challenge spotlights long-running battles over how California frames hot-button ballot measures, with legal experts noting broad discretion for the attorney general. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 The circular open-air gym perfectly frames the ocean from its second-story perch and is outfitted with sleek wood and stainless steel free weights from luxury fitness equipment brand Pent. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 The Boys frames superheroes as a problem, My Adventures With Superman sees the hero as the solution. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026 Proctor frames Candid’s mission as shrinking the billing industry itself, stripping out the manual, offshore labor that props up older vendors and keeping those savings for the business instead. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames

Noun

This expertise should be cited and elevated within medical, public health, and policy frameworks for holistic approaches to HIV/AIDS care, not as a replacement of sustained infrastructure.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
For example, the European Union’s Digital Services Act and the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act establish regulatory frameworks for penalizing platforms that fail to address risks to minors.

— Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of frameworks

Noun

Absentees and shifting shapes Naturally for a pre-season game, when players are at varying stages of fitness, some of the biggest headlines were about who wasn’t involved.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Secondhand furniture and decor introduce unusual shapes, aged finishes and handmade details that give a room real character.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

These companies are embedding AI directly into consequential workflows rather than adding it around the edges.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
This pixie cut is close at the nape of the neck and fuller in the crown with soft edges, explains Laurie Anderson Ashe, stylist and owner of Hair Colour Concepts in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

— Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

As in every fuel cell, a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen from the air produces water and releases electrical energy.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Rather, sentence length produces consequences extending well beyond incarceration itself, influencing institutional placement, programming opportunities, personal safety, and ultimately the prospects for rehabilitation.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of produces

Verb

Bill negotiation PocketGuard partners with Billshark, a company that negotiates for lower rates on your behalf.

— Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The series stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman who negotiates on behalf of oil companies.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of negotiates

Verb

Charlotte’s communication director did not respond to the Observer on Thursday when asked whether the city plans to address public conversations surrounding Juliana’s death.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Dade Heritage Trust plans to relocate the historic building to Coconut Grove.

— Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

Consumers are already paying for the reescalation in the Middle East because Iran borders the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil exports from the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 July 2026
The New York Times has reported that Brin’s primarily residence is a home on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, which also borders California.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026