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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
now that the frame has been built, we have a better idea of the size of our new house
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a white curtain with a blue frame
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as in to produce
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 to negotiate
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care
a composer framing the structure of a song
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as in to compose
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 to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
framed a schedule for the project
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
trees framed the walkway
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Recent Examples of frame
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Previously only available on iPads and Apple's Apple's Studio Display, this feature keeps you in frame during video calls.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Beshear framed the Democratic party as invested in the well-being of every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2024
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Paramount’s Smile 2 added $8.7M from 67 markets in its third frame for a 30% drop from last session.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Previously only available on iPads and Apple's Apple's Studio Display, this feature keeps you in frame during video calls.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Democratic ticket is framing Trump as a chaotic leader easily taken advantage of by more wily foreign adversaries.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
Beshear framed the Democratic party as invested in the well-being of every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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To spend that amount of time with Shakespeare gives you a sense of rhythm and structure that is invaluable.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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But after Musk spent at least $119 million to get Trump elected and turned his platform into a MAGA megaphone — and then Trump won — the social media site’s real value is starting to take new shape.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The White House had an additional security perimeter put in place due to the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in 2020.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Latin music icon Marc Anthony performed and executive produced a special segment with salsa great Sergio George to pay homage to the tropical music genre.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, 415 hospitals didn't include all payer and plan names in their files, and 231 hospitals didn't post accurate minimum and maximum negotiated charges for items and services.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the coming world, machine intelligences navigating conflict and negotiating peace might help clarify, or even surmount, traditional dilemmas.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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However, under the category of non-leafy greens — which compose 25 percent of a rabbit's diet — banana peppers and green bell peppers are considered safe foods.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council is composed of four councilmembers and the mayor.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Tribeca plans to release all titles on major streaming platforms, including Kanopy, Kinema, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Movies, Xfinity On Demand, DirecTV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Sling TV, Peacock, Plex, XUMO and the Tribeca Channel.Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Fundamental Hospitality plans to open 100 venues globally in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the U.K. and the U.S. over the next five years.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The factory itself is a vast complex of buildings and loading docks that stretches across land bordered by canals that create a sort of moat around it.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Communities in territories crossed or bordered by Line 5, such as the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in northern Wisconsin, lead efforts to protect the land and water resources that have sustained humans and wildlife across the Great Lakes region for generations.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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