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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
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Right-hander David Morgan struck out four over 1⅔ shutout frames, left-hander Adrián Morejón struck out three over 1⅓ scoreless innings and right-handers Jason Adam and Mason Miller each turned in a scoreless frame.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Early reviewers have noted the new lens and Xenon flash directly target the two biggest complaints about the Gen 2, namely soft frames and weak fill light.
—New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Gebhard settled down after the first inning and gave his lineup time to work with three scoreless frames that follow.
—Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and Bieber pulled everything together with oval sunglasses with black frames just like this Quince pair.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Inspect bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, window frames, and other moisture-prone areas for signs of mildew or mold growth.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Vintage Frames and Mirrors Vintage frames and mirrors are among the things Jannet Serhan, the founder and creative director of wall art studio Print & Proper, looks for when thrifting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Long before scarcity, Japanese craftsmanship and collector-driven storytelling became ubiquitous across independent luxury eyewear JMM, as the brand is commonly called among collectors, which helped position frames more like watches, jewelry or works of design.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Orbit Robotics frames Helios as a partner to astronauts, not a replacement.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Corporate messaging increasingly frames neurodiversity as both an inclusion issue and a business advantage.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Steyer frames the attacks as proof of his plans to reform the utilities.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Mate Security frames this as a self-improving SOC, where detection and response no longer depend entirely on manual engineering backlogs.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
That tension shapes how KawanKawan frames this program — not just as a showcase but as a structural intervention.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Noun
Morris, a 24-year-old Turlock native, gave up at least one run in four separate frames Saturday, but the biggest damage was dealt by a second-inning grand slam off the bat of MVP contender Yordan Alvarez.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Right-hander David Morgan struck out four over 1⅔ shutout frames, left-hander Adrián Morejón struck out three over 1⅓ scoreless innings and right-handers Jason Adam and Mason Miller each turned in a scoreless frame.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Early reviewers have noted the new lens and Xenon flash directly target the two biggest complaints about the Gen 2, namely soft frames and weak fill light.
—New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Gebhard settled down after the first inning and gave his lineup time to work with three scoreless frames that follow.
—Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
No outfit is complete without the right accessories, and Bieber pulled everything together with oval sunglasses with black frames just like this Quince pair.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Inspect bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, window frames, and other moisture-prone areas for signs of mildew or mold growth.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Vintage Frames and Mirrors Vintage frames and mirrors are among the things Jannet Serhan, the founder and creative director of wall art studio Print & Proper, looks for when thrifting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Long before scarcity, Japanese craftsmanship and collector-driven storytelling became ubiquitous across independent luxury eyewear JMM, as the brand is commonly called among collectors, which helped position frames more like watches, jewelry or works of design.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Verb
Despite the mishap, Jain still frames the rollout as a success.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Orbit Robotics frames Helios as a partner to astronauts, not a replacement.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Corporate messaging increasingly frames neurodiversity as both an inclusion issue and a business advantage.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Steyer frames the attacks as proof of his plans to reform the utilities.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Mate Security frames this as a self-improving SOC, where detection and response no longer depend entirely on manual engineering backlogs.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
That tension shapes how KawanKawan frames this program — not just as a showcase but as a structural intervention.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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Chesnut said El Mencho, raised in the deeply Catholic Mexican state of Michoacan, echoes other criminal actors who’ve balanced villainy and veneration, bypassing traditional religious frameworks to absolve ― or even justify ― the deeds that reap their daily bread.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, there were Indigenous people who hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The most valuable goods sit at the center of the bazaar, with prices becoming more accessible toward the outer edges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The agency, established in 1862, produces billions of notes each year and can print up to $1 billion in a single day if needed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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The fundraising comes as SpaceX negotiates to pay razor-thin fees to the Wall Street firms, though banks are still likely to rake in about $500 million.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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What Senate Bill 3496 would create isn’t a one-time savings event but a durable, compounding mechanism for relief, a pipeline that expands every year as Medicare negotiates more drugs and Illinois extends those savings to everyone, not just seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Roberts plans to start Robinson behind the plate Friday, catching right-hander Roki Sasaki and giving Dalton Rushing a break after serving as the backstop for five straight games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The queue borders both sides of the track as the coaster trains race through a tight slot at a top speed of 72 mph — the fastest coaster at any Universal theme park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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