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

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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

No one is going to notice a boring man in chunky acetate frames. — Tyler Watamanuk, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026 This means the tool was used to create in-between frames — where most critics are finding the alleged AI. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 Community members’ photos were decorated in colorful frames, surrounded by flowers, skulls, candles and refreshments. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Laub also provided most of the gutsy wood frames for Ritts’s extensive photography collection of vintage prints. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026 Early Black Friday sales are delivering discounts on the bed frames of your dreams, from plush upholstered designs to sleek platform beds and clever storage solutions that might finally give that extra pile of bedding in your closet a proper home. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 Connect through the free app to customize your creations with filters, frames, sticker designs and text. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 An artist colors three frames by hand, and the system learns that show’s line shapes and color palette on the spot in about 90 seconds, then colors each remaining frame in around 15 seconds. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026 These include shoestring budget steamer trunks, window frames and chairs. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

The northwest corner unit spans 4,650 square feet and frames the Front Range and downtown skyline. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026 That level of detail shapes everything from event content to how a sales team frames a demo. — Rob Sanchez, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The Dougy Center’s guidance frames it as one of many valid responses. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The sensation feels fluid, though, appearing seamless even though a second of theatrical film takes about 24 still frames to animate. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026 Silana frames automation as a response to shortages of skilled sewing operators and an aging workforce, particularly across Europe and the US. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 The duo’s website frames the project around songwriting, experimentation and storytelling, with the album exploring the tension between holding on and letting go. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 Fighting autocracy and inequality The Ford Foundation frames its new plan as its answer to rising autocracy, widening inequality, and fading public trust. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 That tension was the start point for Second Nature, a theme that frames denim as a living material that changes, evolves and gains character through time, touch and wear. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
The experience of the past eight months suggests that resilience has been earned, through adjustment, stronger policy frameworks, and buffers built before the conflict.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of frameworks

Noun

The task presents a challenge for conventional robotic grippers because of the different shapes and flexible materials involved.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Beetles obviously come in all shapes and sizes (and colors), and are admittedly polarizing insects – something researchers have investigated and formed some hypotheses in relation to.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of shapes

Noun

Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

One potential concern for investors is whether the retail pharmacy will lose its competitive advantage of being directly linked with a PBM, which negotiates drug prices and manages prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurers and employers.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
The remainder of the series schedule is in flux as the WNBA negotiates where Atlanta can play its remaining home games.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 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

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Flying cars arrive XPeng plans to introduce its two-seat flying vehicle for limited commercial use in the second half of 2027.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The charter school plans to build athletic fields on the site for its growing elementary campus.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

The small, predominantly Hispanic area, which borders Broward to the west, swung 14 points further left this year.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
The Ukrainians tried to divert exports to smaller ports on the Danube River – which borders Romania – and Russian drones followed.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026