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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2
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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Ford Motor is recalling 227,006 vehicles in the United States for issues ranging from air bubbles in windshield glass to loose seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 30 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
This includes using caulk, insulation foam or backer rods to close any gaps in your foundation, windows or door frames.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Guys who experienced easy offense in the first half chased that high again over the final two frames, but didn’t do so in the proper manner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays have gotten 4 2/3 scoreless frames with Eric Lauer and still have Brendon Little and potentially Game 4 starter Shane Bieber waiting in the wings.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Riefenstahl’s insistence on perfection in her frames may even have provoked German soldiers to murder a work party of Polish Jews, according to material uncovered by Veiel.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Once optimized, displays could be integrated invisibly into devices worn on the body, from eyeglass frames to contact lenses.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This new review instead frames NCGS as part of a broader spectrum of gut-brain interaction disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
An arresting and beautiful overhead shot of a line of soldiers advancing unevenly across the emerald grass and brown dust of a field in New Jersey frames the first episode’s title.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Rather, Sacks claimed that Anthropic has cast itself as a political underdog, positioning its leadership as principled defenders of public safety while pursuing a public campaign that frames any pushback as partisan targeting.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
The Twits don’t have a change of heart and end up as outcasts once more, but the film frames Beesha’s mercy toward them in a positive light.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Kincaid frames a complex remembrance with recollections of her family’s early life in Antigua.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
By embedding clear exposure rules across futures, stocks, and crypto, the company frames discipline as the foundation of long-term resilience.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The living room’s elegant bay window frames Victorian architecture just across the road, and allows natural light to flood in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Spontaneity delivered 24 frames per second will be prioritized over preparation and motivation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Ford Motor is recalling 227,006 vehicles in the United States for issues ranging from air bubbles in windshield glass to loose seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 30 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
This includes using caulk, insulation foam or backer rods to close any gaps in your foundation, windows or door frames.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Guys who experienced easy offense in the first half chased that high again over the final two frames, but didn’t do so in the proper manner.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays have gotten 4 2/3 scoreless frames with Eric Lauer and still have Brendon Little and potentially Game 4 starter Shane Bieber waiting in the wings.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Riefenstahl’s insistence on perfection in her frames may even have provoked German soldiers to murder a work party of Polish Jews, according to material uncovered by Veiel.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Once optimized, displays could be integrated invisibly into devices worn on the body, from eyeglass frames to contact lenses.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
While Washington frames the buildup as a counter-narcotics effort, its scale and coordination have drawn comparisons to prewar mobilizations, highlighting the growing intensity of the standoff.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This new review instead frames NCGS as part of a broader spectrum of gut-brain interaction disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
An arresting and beautiful overhead shot of a line of soldiers advancing unevenly across the emerald grass and brown dust of a field in New Jersey frames the first episode’s title.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Rather, Sacks claimed that Anthropic has cast itself as a political underdog, positioning its leadership as principled defenders of public safety while pursuing a public campaign that frames any pushback as partisan targeting.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
The Twits don’t have a change of heart and end up as outcasts once more, but the film frames Beesha’s mercy toward them in a positive light.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Kincaid frames a complex remembrance with recollections of her family’s early life in Antigua.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
By embedding clear exposure rules across futures, stocks, and crypto, the company frames discipline as the foundation of long-term resilience.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The living room’s elegant bay window frames Victorian architecture just across the road, and allows natural light to flood in.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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It is optimized for inference across major machine learning frameworks, generative AI platforms, and inference engines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Scant details While the diplomatic momentum appeared strong, few details were released about the scope of the new trade frameworks.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These stake-pushing devices fit on top of a tent stake (there are loads of designs to fit different shapes and sizes) to protect your hand or shoe while driving the stake, or provide a flat surface upon which to hammer.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a sandstone headland carved by ocean waves, making for unique coloring, shapes, and textures.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Using a silhouette reminiscent of the iconic 1920s Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, the Maison Margiela Loved to Death sneakers dial up the distressing with visible seams, raw edges and distressed rubber soles, but that’s only the beginning.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Series 1 offers both manual shot pulling, full of data on flow rate, water temperature, and the like, as well as one-button auto brewing that still produces cafe-quality espresso.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to starring, Sennott executive produces and directs.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than dictating rates to providers, Unity negotiates reimbursements tied to Medicare benchmarks.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Faulí now runs a team of eleven architects, and also negotiates the politics of a project that has numerous stakeholders.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Commercial Launch Archer has partnered with Abu Dhabi Aviation, which plans to launch a commercial eVTOL service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s second city in the near future.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford had said the province plans to pay $54 million (about $75 million Canadian) for the ads to air across multiple American television stations using audio and video of Reagan speaking about tariffs in 1987.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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So far, Qin’s hilly loaches have only been found at the Guangxi Gutingshan Forest Park in the Guangxi region of southeastern China, which borders Vietnam, researchers said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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