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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as in producing
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 negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in preparing
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of framing
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
That framing is central to Mosconi’s research.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Related Stories The project will explore Gaudí’s life, inner battles and spiritual evolution, framing the architect as a radical creative force shaped by faith and an increasingly austere existence.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Another image of an insole showed Clark’s logo above a bead pile graphic, but the framing of the official images doesn’t confirm if it’ll be used on the blue variant or another.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
That framing is central to Mosconi’s research.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
Verb
Another notable work on campus is City of the Big Shoulders by Mark Bradford, framing the 3-story west wall of the Our Story Atrium in the OPC Museum.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Related Stories The project will explore Gaudí’s life, inner battles and spiritual evolution, framing the architect as a radical creative force shaped by faith and an increasingly austere existence.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
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Days before the five-year anniversary of the 2021 building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, the federal government has published findings that determined the structure of the Champlain Towers South condominium started failing about three weeks before the catastrophe.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Much of the present state, Taylor notes, is a result of historic misalignment of incentives, between a retailer’s trade teams—some of whom are focused on negotiating margins from suppliers in exchange for promotions and the retail media teams whose charge is to generate new revenue.—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Esmail Qaani, the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force, offered his gratitude and personal endorsement to Ghalibaf and the rest of the negotiating team.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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The county immediately shut down the far-right southbound lane of Sunrise Boulevard just south of Wildridge Drive and the sidewalk bordering the sound wall due to concerns that the barrier would fall.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The clients, Joel and Jill Kavanaugh, had fallen in love with a plot bordering the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Anaplan’s agents are being designed to provide the decision framework.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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By bringing together evidence from many forms of interspecies cooperation, the study provides a framework for understanding how communication helps make these unlikely partnerships possible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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