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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
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Royals’ bullpen was steady as Nick Mears and Lucas Erceg followed Strahm’s effort with scoreless frames.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, vintage-looking brass and polished nickel frames hark back to the bathrooms of yesteryear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Thus, the real problem is finding a laptop that doesn't melt under pressure or compromise on frames, which is no easy side-quest.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
While the name Precision sounds intense, this lip pencil is fine for artistry at every level, with a hydrating formula made with vitamin E, triglyceride, and cottonseed oil that frames the lips without a hint of feathering.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
The urgency is echoed by Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur, a producer of the event and a former member of Mayweather’s camp, who frames the bout as inevitable.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After checking in, change into your bathing suit and head straight to the main pool which features a swim-up bar that perfectly frames the volcano—nothing will taste as good as that first piña colada after a long travel day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Brown frames the memoir with an investigation of her complicated on-and-off relationship with her narcissist mother until their eventual rupture, and weaves in dozens of interviews and research.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The law of the harvest, as Esposito frames it, is a universal and timeless principle.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Smith frames the sale as a turning-of-the-page moment.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The actors sprang to life, staging a lurid scene in which an evil mistress named Selina frames the heroine for killing her unborn child.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
The Royals’ bullpen was steady as Nick Mears and Lucas Erceg followed Strahm’s effort with scoreless frames.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, vintage-looking brass and polished nickel frames hark back to the bathrooms of yesteryear.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down frames with a damp cloth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Thus, the real problem is finding a laptop that doesn't melt under pressure or compromise on frames, which is no easy side-quest.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum cushions thoroughly and wipe down the frames of chairs and tables.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
While the name Precision sounds intense, this lip pencil is fine for artistry at every level, with a hydrating formula made with vitamin E, triglyceride, and cottonseed oil that frames the lips without a hint of feathering.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
The urgency is echoed by Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur, a producer of the event and a former member of Mayweather’s camp, who frames the bout as inevitable.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After checking in, change into your bathing suit and head straight to the main pool which features a swim-up bar that perfectly frames the volcano—nothing will taste as good as that first piña colada after a long travel day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Brown frames the memoir with an investigation of her complicated on-and-off relationship with her narcissist mother until their eventual rupture, and weaves in dozens of interviews and research.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
The law of the harvest, as Esposito frames it, is a universal and timeless principle.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Smith frames the sale as a turning-of-the-page moment.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The actors sprang to life, staging a lurid scene in which an evil mistress named Selina frames the heroine for killing her unborn child.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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Retail’s identity frameworks and supply chain’s architectural guardrails will be borrowed by those still catching up.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Diversity Across Markets Requires Adaptive Infrastructure Africa is not a single market but instead a collection of economies with distinct regulatory frameworks, languages, and consumer behaviors.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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At one point, Obama asked the architects to think of the works of Constantin Brancusi, the modernist sculptor known for his inventive shapes and textures.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There are 10,000 tomato varieties—of which only 600 are grown commercially—offering an astounding range of colors, shapes, and flavors.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Transfer dough to prepared pan and, using an offset spatula lightly coated with nonstick spray, spread into an even layer, working all the way to the edges.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Over the top of these more ragged edges, Llobet takes a pointillistic approach to lyric writing, favoring half-thoughts and dreamy images that coalesce into a picture of unsettled anxiety.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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The winger does well initially to sit his defender down but then produces a tame effort right at David Raya in goal.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The massive rocket produces nearly 17 million pounds of thrust on liftoff, and produces or more potent sonic boom when its booster returns to the launch site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Or, debt forgiveness, also known as debt settlement — which is where a debt relief company negotiates to reduce your balance in return for a lower lump-sum payment — could be the better route.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Maxey negotiates his first season as the 76ers’ predominant number-one option, the lessons are coming daily.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
24 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 art was created by Lily Whear and Lizzie Younan composes our music.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the proposal was met with widespread opposition from several neighboring groups, including Evanston’s Most Livable City Association (MLCA) and the Village of Wilmette, which borders Ryan Field.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park borders a residential neighborhood and several neighbors heard the crash.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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