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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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
The explosion blew out the unit’s window frames, scattering glass shards all across the kitchen and living room.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
In a social media post on Thursday night, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller framed the Supreme Court's order as a rejection of the lower court's reasoning.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Despite her skillset and 6-foot-7 frame, the off the court concerns were too much to overlook for WNBA teams on draft night.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
The explosion blew out the unit’s window frames, scattering glass shards all across the kitchen and living room.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
As with most of his career as a conspiracist, RFK is tying together little kernels of truth into a false narrative and then framing it as just asking common-sense.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
In a social media post on Thursday night, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller framed the Supreme Court's order as a rejection of the lower court's reasoning.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame
Noun
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Look for agencies that demonstrate a genuine understanding of story structure, character development and worldbuilding—the art of creating an immersive world where your brand belongs.—
Alison Temple,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dark matter remains effectively invisible by not interacting with light, but its interaction with gravity has helped to shape galactic structures.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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His special envoy to Ukraine set a goal of negotiating an agreement even quicker during the first 100 days of Trump's term.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, negotiates trade deals on behalf of all 27 member states.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the microscopic level, fluids are composed of particles—little billiard balls bopping around and occasionally colliding—and Newton’s laws of motion work well to describe their trajectories.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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New Shepard is composed of both a rocket and a crew capsule, which is outfitted with large windows for its passengers to gaze out of during the roughly 11-minute spaceflight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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