framings

Definition of framingsnext
plural of framing
as in frameworks
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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Recent Examples of framings The propaganda can range from outright lies to misleading framings of things that really did happen. Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 O’Neill described using Adobe Stock images as starting points, then iterating through Firefly to create specific framings and emotional resonance. Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 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 Both parties increasingly weaponize selective statistics, exaggerated claims, or misleading framings to advance their own political ends. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Global talent pools where diverse voices contribute alternative framings to your toughest challenges. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The question is whether your governance frameworks have caught up with what your developers are already doing.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • John Woods, Lombard Odier’s Asia chief investment officer, warned that many families risk squandering wealth without stronger governance and planning frameworks.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • The Solana Beach City Council approved a second reading May 27 of an ordinance that outlines the types of structures that are allowed in public spaces used for outdoor dining.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 28 May 2026
  • Multiple quantum hardware architectures are converging on this threshold.
    Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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“Framings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framings. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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