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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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Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
The frame, available in three finishes, couldn’t be simpler to use—just use the compatible smartphone app to instantly upload photos and videos from any phone.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
The former president frames this tariff approach as a long-term strategy to onshore industries like manufacturing, create more domestic jobs and generate revenue from other countries to pay for his other proposals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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Sketch out your animation loop To plan your animation sequence, use your pen or marker to divide the strip of paper into same-sized frames.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
The frame, available in three finishes, couldn’t be simpler to use—just use the compatible smartphone app to instantly upload photos and videos from any phone.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
There’s also an indoor lounge, stylishly decorated with House of Hackney textiles, framed Gucci scarves from the ’70s, and discreet stations of handsomely-scented hand sanitizer throughout.
—Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
The former president frames this tariff approach as a long-term strategy to onshore industries like manufacturing, create more domestic jobs and generate revenue from other countries to pay for his other proposals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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The filing also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to manage its fuel costs through hedging strategies and its commitment to maintaining a competitive cost structure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 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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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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In a recent renovation, county officials added metal detectors in the lobby of the election center and additional fencing around its perimeter.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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For security reasons, this typically means the LLM needs to be within the security perimeter of the organization (either on-premise or through a VPN).Mike Flaxman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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True lilies produce one stem and have narrow, strappy leaves.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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City, county and school officials had urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach agreement prior to Medicare open enrollment, which runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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The mistake nearly pushed the company into bankruptcy, until Huang negotiated a contract buyout with Sega that provided Nvidia with a financial lifeline and resources to develop the NV1′s successor.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the small screen, Jones composed the theme songs for shows including Sanford and Son, Ironside and The Bill Cosby Show.Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his film work, Jones composed the music for the landmark television miniseries Roots in 1977.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Make sure to plan some all-day sits during this window.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 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 18 Nov. 2024.
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