as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details
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Recent Examples of framework
And broadcast fees, which have long been a significant source of revenues for teams, will shrink as the league adjusts its framework for televising games to the streaming era, experts said.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Reports suggest a deal would extend the ongoing ceasefire for 60 days and create the framework for talks on the future of Iran's nuclear program.
—Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The framework agreement—a memorandum of understanding—reportedly includes a 60-day cease-fire extension, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and plans to further discuss Iran’s nuclear program over a 30- to 60-day period.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
The certification became possible after the state’s voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Reports suggest a deal would extend the ongoing ceasefire for 60 days and create the framework for talks on the future of Iran's nuclear program.
—Hugh Leask,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The framework agreement—a memorandum of understanding—reportedly includes a 60-day cease-fire extension, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and plans to further discuss Iran’s nuclear program over a 30- to 60-day period.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 May 2026
The certification became possible after the state’s voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framework
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In response, Wave Texturizing Mist reimagines the ingredient altogether, opting instead for sea salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium to create structure without brittleness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Meeting that challenge demands permanent inter-governmental coordination units and not the current model of temporary structures standing down the moment a crisis ends.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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With its asking price now at $7 million, the listing remains positioned at the very top end of the Sacramento-area market — but the price cut signals the reality of selling a trophy property where history and architecture are as central to the pitch as bedrooms and square footage.—
David Caraccio
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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