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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Each side has their own framing.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That framing no longer fits reality.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Fink’s framing of the post-Cold War era as one of exploding inequality represents a mainstreaming of a once niche view that has become increasingly mainstream in the 21st century.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Each side has their own framing.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Douglas’ greatest contribution was keeping the issue alive through the 1950s and early ’60s, educating the public, and framing civil rights as an urgent moral imperative.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That framing no longer fits reality.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
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When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mountain View Fire Rescue Mountain View Fire Rescue says firefighters were called to the house on Daily Drive Saturday night after a warming system for an avocado tree caught fire just outside the building and the flames spread to the structure.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronomers have discovered an extraordinary supermassive black hole in the early universe that is growing at a nearly impossible pace, while producing intense X-ray and radio emissions simultaneously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Legend has it that because Sirius rises at the same time as the sun during the first half of summer, its brightness adds to the sun's energy, producing additional warmth.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each affected hospital is negotiating with the union independently as not every hospital run by the three systems is involved.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Todorovich is focusing on enterprise-wide business models but is not placing buys or negotiating return to vendors involving returning defective, damaged or unsold merchandise back to the supplier or manufacturer.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This will keep it from piling up too much on that portion of the grass bordering your driveway.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Four days after celebrating her 22nd birthday on January 21, Princess Ingrid Alexandra headed to the Norwegian county of Finnmark, one of the northernmost areas of Europe bordering Finland and Russia.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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When Governance Stalls, Corporate Duty Does Not Disappear Human rights frameworks were built for a reason.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In this framework, child care costs are treated much like other employee benefits like a flexible spending account or health care.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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