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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
Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In researching the role, Erivo came across a photo of Hamilton with her face in profile and long nails dominating the frame.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Despite Democrats framing this election as a battle over the fate of democracy, their refusal to give any ground to pro-lifers revealed the whole message as a cynical scam.
—Paul MacRae, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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The sturdy wooden frame has a glass cover that the clay is safe for skin and paws.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In researching the role, Erivo came across a photo of Hamilton with her face in profile and long nails dominating the frame.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
The legislation is framed as a relief measure allocating $227 million from the state’s savings fund to a relief fund for responding to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged the western parts of the state in September, causing record damage estimated to cost more than $50 billion.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Despite Democrats framing this election as a battle over the fate of democracy, their refusal to give any ground to pro-lifers revealed the whole message as a cynical scam.
—Paul MacRae, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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Long and deep, House of Fifi Dubois (23 S. Chadbourne St.) fills an old commercial structure downtown.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Embracing Innovative Strategies Furthermore, family offices are moving beyond traditional strategies, pursuing co-investments and bespoke financing structures to better align with their long-term goals.Rami Harajli, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Automotive leaders come in all shapes and sizes—some unabashedly charismatic, others militaristically tactical.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, denialism is likely to change shape slightly.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The project involves the demolition of an existing warehouse on the site and the removal of one of its stone walls to create three educational buildings, as well as a perimeter entrance.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing.Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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The four singles produced from From Zero all rank highest on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Most plants will recover within a week or two and start to produce new growth that will be more suited to indoor light levels.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 30 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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The Tony Award-winning show was composed by John Kander, who returned for the making of the upcoming film, and Lopez gushed over getting to watch him in action.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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At ground level, the parade's 22 floats are composed of hundreds of set pieces and elements.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Council members plan to finalize the city's 2025-26 budget today.Axios Seattle, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company plans to generate future revenue through its FANTOO platform, focusing on direct sales and user-to-user commissions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Among them are New Mexico, which borders Texas to the west, and Colorado, northwest of the state.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The property, which is bordered by Bardstown Road, Beechwood Avenue, Baxter Avenue, and Rosewood Avenue, earned a 92/100 score in walkability, which is one of the highest in the state of Kentucky, according to the listing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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