frames 1 of 2

noun

Definition of framesnext
plural of frame
1
as in frameworks
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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2
as in shapes
the type of body that a person has a tall man with a big frame

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3
as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something a white curtain with a blue frame

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frames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frame
1
as in produces
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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2
as in negotiates
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care a composer framing the structure of a song

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as in composes
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 plans
to work out the details of (something) in advance framed a schedule for the project

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as in borders
to serve as a border for trees framed the walkway

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
  1. frameworks
  2. produces
  3. plans
  4. prepares
  5. architectures
  6. makes
  7. arranges
  8. writes
Noun
  • The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of frameworks
Verb
  • The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of produces
Verb
  • The Biden administration recently reopened the ICR and PAYE plans to give people more options to pursue loan forgiveness, but the facts on the ground pose a significant barrier for many borrowers.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Salesforce, another investor, plans to use first-party data and AI to make the shopping experience even more personalized.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of plans
Verb
  • Moving to cloud platforms and scalable storage solutions prepares businesses for AI.
    Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The decision comes amid a rising trade war between the United States and China as the Biden Administration prepares to leave office.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of prepares
Noun
  • In the past decade, traditional businesses shifted to cloud-native architectures, gained market differentiation and delivered enhanced customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Looking Ahead Just as cloud-native architectures transformed how businesses build and deploy applications over the last decade, AI-native companies have started to reshape how organizations create value, enhance efficiencies and deliver transformational customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of architectures
Verb
  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
Verb
  • This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.
    Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranges
Verb
  • As Forbes retail contributor Kiri Masters writes, the de minimis law allows direct-to-consumer platforms like Temu to potentially avoid tariffs on individual shipments up to $800 per day, while traditional retailers and sellers importing in bulk would face the full impact.
    DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Santana writes for the Associated Press.
    Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of writes
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