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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
An all-too-rare Kansas City victory seemed possible in the bottom of the frame, when Jensen — who started at catcher — made an athletic diving catch on a popup bunt to end the inning after one Rangers run had scored.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Since 2024, his framing and blocking numbers have significantly regressed.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The singer-songwriter's breakout smash has now ruled for an even 30 frames.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
An all-too-rare Kansas City victory seemed possible in the bottom of the frame, when Jensen — who started at catcher — made an athletic diving catch on a popup bunt to end the inning after one Rangers run had scored.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Verb
From exile, Machado framed the negotiations as necessary but conditional.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Since 2024, his framing and blocking numbers have significantly regressed.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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In response, Wave Texturizing Mist reimagines the ingredient altogether, opting instead for sea salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium to create structure without brittleness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Meeting that challenge demands permanent inter-governmental coordination units and not the current model of temporary structures standing down the moment a crisis ends.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Well, starting later this week, the jetstream is going to get all sorts of funky and bent out of shape.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Templates give the week a shape without locking anyone into a rigid menu.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Cameras, livestreams and video recordings are also banned from inside the courtroom, and demonstrators must stay outside of a specific perimeter surrounding the courthouse.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Derek Dixon was an important pickup to give Arizona some perimeter shooting.—
CJ Moore
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The decision to close the location comes after negotiating for months upon the urging of the city of Dallas and local leaders to work out an arrangement for how the store could keep operating.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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But Qatar appears to be more flexible, with a top official saying on Sunday that the country would be willing to negotiate on fees collected for mine clearance or other short-term activities.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Beran and other Fridley staff said that to them, Halverson remained consistent and composed.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Sandwiched in the middle is a sensing and actuation layer composed of an elastic polymer strain sensor embedded with silver nanowires, a conductive fabric heater, liquid-crystal elastomer, and Kapton tape.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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In parallel, the IDF will continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Xcel also plans to file additional proposals addressing both short-term and long-term power needs.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The move includes entry restrictions on non-citizens who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, which borders both affected countries, in the previous 21 days, as well as screening and monitoring of people arriving from these countries.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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