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

The Boys frames superheroes as a problem, My Adventures With Superman sees the hero as the solution. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026 The side part also helps to define her cheekbones as the soft, silky color frames her face. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 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 Into The Minds frames retailtainment as a deliberate reinvention of the shopping trip — entertainment becomes the reason to visit, and any transaction is secondary. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Imran Ahmad, who leads Bitso Business, the B2B arm of one of Latin America's largest crypto exchanges, frames what endures the fee race in three parts. — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The organization repeatedly frames its mission around girls, girls’ sports and girls-only spaces. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 The film frames spirituality as both a visceral response to injustice, and an unquenchable thirst to cure it. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026 Indeed, Nolan frames The Odyssey as a story defined by its many egregious infractions of Zeus’ Law. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

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Noun

His political project requires weakening the international institutions—the UN, EU regulatory bodies, multilateral climate frameworks—that his theology now identifies as potential instruments of the Antichrist’s rule.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Local marketing frameworks frequently highlight the power of a tight geographic radius—often framed as an 11-minute drive or walk—where the majority of regular customers live, work or frequent.

— Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of frameworks

Noun

The landscaping is designed to blend into the urban landscape, combining pots of various shapes and sizes that house climbing plants, evergreens, Japanese maples, and tropical species.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
Fashion is shifting direction, moving away from nondescript minimalist pieces to jewelry that excites—think natural materials, organic shapes, and details that look as though they were gathered during a walk on the beach.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

Despite the lack of an open flame, the meat picks up the smoke from the grill, highlighted in the beautifully charred edges and marbling.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
The blatant ambition comes with its own drama; Holzinger’s work can feel rough around the edges, creating the sense that, at any level of a production, something might go very wrong.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

On the tennis courts, an AquaAir unit produces water from humid air, reducing the need for water from the main supply.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
If that frequency falls within the terahertz range, the device produces a terahertz signal.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 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

With 35 years of international experience in the industry, Vignati plans to build more partnerships worldwide to create more visibility and opportunities for artists, audiences and the Charlotte community.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
According to The Hill, plans to participate in an opening ceremony for a new bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit have been canceled.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

While Park City borders Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor is to the north past Zion, Tower Lakes is located in southwest Lake County.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Most are concentrated in the southeast corner of the state that borders the northwest part of Ohio, which is also experiencing an outbreak.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026