framing 1 of 2

as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

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framing

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verb

present participle of frame
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Recent Examples of framing
Noun
Consider installing roof strappings to which attach the roof framing to the wall framings so the roof won’t be lifted off the house. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 TwelveLabs’ technology uniquely reduces that friction, surfacing the right scene faster, flagging potential issues earlier, and clearing the path so creators can focus more of their energy on emotion, framing, and story arcs. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Use a curling iron or blow-dryer to style those areas and use about five rollers to set the top and face-framing pieces. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 The framing centers our self-image rather than the system’s actual operations. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for framing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
Noun
  • The structure is surrounded by native trees, and a walking path runs under the structure with bricks that include the names of fallen workers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The museum will also build a new welcome center, gift shop and open-air event pavilion with a permanent roof structure for shade.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite Cameroon being an oil-producing country that is experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • My husband was producing a TV series when our son was born, and he was gone for at least 12 hours a day.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ukraine is currently negotiating with its international partners to increase natural gas imports by about 30% as the winter approaches, according to energy minister Svitlana Grynchuk.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The partnership was built to oversee all of La Liga’s commercial and development activity in the region, as well as negotiating media rights on their behalf.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How has Perez been preparing the ground for change?
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Oracle first began the process of planning its new campus before 2021, when an economic development agreement was announced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper.
    Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In the midst of putting up your pumpkin decor and planning your Halloween costume, don’t forget that fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gali Berman Ziv's twin, Gali, was taken from fellow hostage Emily Damari's house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, bordering northern Gaza.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Most of the prisoners were released in Gaza and some were freed in the West Bank, the other Palestinian territory bordering Israel.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Develop a collaborative group presentation that proposes alternative language and frameworks for understanding historical illness.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
  • After painstaking efforts, Witkoff and Kushner emerged with the framework of an accord that promises, at least for now, to quiet one of the world's most destabilizing conflicts.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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