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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
Larry Magid, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Extraordinarily tall windows date to when JFK originally commissioned this building, providing vertical frames of city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Between streamlined midcentury silhouettes in vibrant hues and minimal steel frames with equally low-profile wheels, there’s likely an on-the-go organization tool below to suit your style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
The Razr Ultra offers video capture at up to 8K at 30 frames per second, but the Z Flip 7 tops out at 4K at 60 frames per second.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Fourteen frames in a two-hour film may not sound like much, but removing fourteen jump cuts?
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The best-of-35 frames final ends Monday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
It's just lightly gathered at the neckline, which brings some visual interest to the design without overwhelming petite frames.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Those extra frames were where things started to get dicey for the Mammoth, who started to look gassed as time rolled on into double overtime.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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
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
Extraordinarily tall windows date to when JFK originally commissioned this building, providing vertical frames of city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Between streamlined midcentury silhouettes in vibrant hues and minimal steel frames with equally low-profile wheels, there’s likely an on-the-go organization tool below to suit your style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
The Razr Ultra offers video capture at up to 8K at 30 frames per second, but the Z Flip 7 tops out at 4K at 60 frames per second.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Fourteen frames in a two-hour film may not sound like much, but removing fourteen jump cuts?
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The best-of-35 frames final ends Monday.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
It's just lightly gathered at the neckline, which brings some visual interest to the design without overwhelming petite frames.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Those extra frames were where things started to get dicey for the Mammoth, who started to look gassed as time rolled on into double overtime.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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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The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Lufthansa plans to raise airfares to offset higher jet fuel costs.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Earlier on Saturday, tabloid newspaper Kronen Zeitung said the man had been arrested in the state of Salzburg, which borders Germany.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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In the Murshidabad district that borders Bangladesh, that fear is already apparent.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 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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