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

The thieves used an electric saw to cut through a fence, entered the museum through the ground floor and cut clips securing the frames of four paintings. — Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 Warby Parker offers a virtual glasses try-on through its iOS app using an AI feature called Advisor that scans your face and recommends frames. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Given the hardness of the wall surfaces and unique sloping design, mounting larger frames would be difficult, possibly even disastrous. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Corsair drilled the inner portion of its 200mm fan frames to screw directly onto the rails when they are set at their 140mm position. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 The final cut of the movie used about 109,440 of these frames during its 76-minute run time. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026 There are also four accessible rooms with door frames designed for wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab bars and adjustable shower heads. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Modern replacement windows may combine insulated glass, durable frames and thermal features designed to help maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and reduce heat transfer. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The five debut styles for spring are characterized by acetate frames and lightweight metal constructions. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Verb

Unlike Mamdani, Bennett frames herself as a moderate supporter of Israel. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Over and over, in her juvenilia, in her short fiction, in her poetry, and in her novel, Plath frames death as an opportunity for rebirth. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The commercial frames Hamilton as closely tied to national progressive issues. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine frames oral health as integral to overall healthcare and healthy aging. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Schumer also frames Doe’s coming forward two years after the incident as her fighting to make the system respond. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Who What Wear frames the toggle closures and sharp shoulders as early-aughts nostalgia making a comeback. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Her face appears sans makeup and her long hair frames her face. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The global fintech conversation still frames speed and security as technical challenges to solve. — Hammed Afenifere, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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Noun

What if, by anticipating the regulatory frameworks by a few years, companies could also unlock more business-minded features?

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Human employees operate within legal, ethical and organizational accountability frameworks.

— Kazuhiro Gomi, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of frameworks

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That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

Eggs are suggested as an easy entry point, using about a teaspoon instead of butter or oil to cook one egg for crisp edges and a richer flavor.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
More snaps mean more sack opportunities — but also more responsibility, not just as a pass rusher but also in defending the run and ensuring that edges are sealed and pockets are contained.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

The brand sources and then produces chocolate right at the source in Madagascar and Uganda, partnering with Direct Trade farmers.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Dori Media, which produces film and TV out of Tel Aviv, Zurich and Buenos Aires, was approached by representatives for Sphereorigin about working together on a film.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of produces

Verb

By the time a large organization evaluates one, runs it through security, negotiates access and puts it into production, another model is already getting the headlines.

— Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Still, the complete omission of the TV (or film) studios is surprising, as is the lack of mention of Paramount’s pay cable network Showtime, which, like the basic cable nets, negotiates carriage agreements.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiates

Verb

The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of composes

Verb

Whether Musk plans to build (or buy) another wireless network or pressure the incumbents to strike deals with SpaceX, the telecoms' oligopoly is looking shakier.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Paramount plans to upgrade the theater with state-of-the-art projection systems and in-seat food and drink service, Rick Caruso, whose company owns the Palisades Village shopping center where the Bay Theater is located, said in an interview.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026