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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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The bale turned out to be hay on the outside of a frame of woven wire, with 10 undocumented men hiding inside.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Novartis finally revealed the treatment’s U.S. launch price, $2.125 million, framing this as a 50% discount on Spinraza and what the company’s research showed the gene therapy was worth.
—Robin Fields, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Spring for a fresh mattress, an aesthetically pleasing bed frame, or a spacious dresser for as little as $53 today.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
The bale turned out to be hay on the outside of a frame of woven wire, with 10 undocumented men hiding inside.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Without making his basketball success biblical, what a way to frame it: Broome building a slingshot over years and blasting away at his limitations.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Novartis finally revealed the treatment’s U.S. launch price, $2.125 million, framing this as a 50% discount on Spinraza and what the company’s research showed the gene therapy was worth.
—Robin Fields, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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The lasting scars on the Gaza landscape are plain to see in the more than 360,000 structures − homes, schools, hospitals, mosques and other buildings − that lie in a vast expanse of toxic rubble.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just one in-game formation change — a move to a 5-4-1 after a late winner against Manchester City — in 2024-25 suggests United might rotate the players, but the broad structure has remained the same in possession.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Retail corridors in Fulton Market, Wicker Park and Bucktown are in good shape.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The precise calibration of branch diameter leads to a hallmark of fractal shapes called scale invariance.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lillard must shoot past seven other elite perimeter gunners — including another previous champion in Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our Evolve Student Housing project will be built to the highest modern fire safety standards with Type I-B (fire-resistant concrete) construction, a new perimeter fire road, a new secondary emergency access road to Aztec Circle Drive and a 100-foot defensible fire buffer zone.—
Cynthia Aranda Cervantes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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This film is produced under Simone McIntyre’s Orley Productions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics, with UTA Independent Film Group and Memento International representing the filmmakers.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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As an example: The Bears are negotiating with alumnus Ron Rivera, a former NFL head coach, to join the athletic department in a supporting role.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It is composed of 16 players, eight elected and eight appointed by the Player Directors.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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South Florida’s soil, composed of layers of sand and porous limestone, has always posed a challenge for developers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This year the sportsbook FanDuel is planning a live event during halftime where the Manning brothers will each try to kick a field goal.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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The agency plans to review their qualifications to ensure that they are aligned with the mission.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins conducted an analysis looking at large fentanyl seizures — those of more than a kilogram of powder or of 1,000 pills or more — and found such incidents in just two counties bordering Canada.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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While therefore has five more such sites in total than Russia, Russia has the largest Arctic population of any of the states bordering the Arctic Ocean, The Simons Foundation Canada wrote.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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