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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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So your suggestions were about altering the structure of the show?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The structure of the film prior to its (literally) more explosive moments brings revelations that Mendoza and Garland unfold by degrees.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 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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The pursuit was reinvigorated in the process of negotiating with Real Sociedad for the signing of Mikel Merino last August.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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If Freeman wants Notre Dame’s next GM to have more roster control, that may mean negotiating contracts and handling NIL payments.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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The park plans to open restaurants, trams and excursions earlier to accommodate visitors.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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His office also checks for defunct street lights weekly and reports them to the city and San Diego Gas & Electric for replacement, and plans to plant dozens of trees around transit corridors in his district after securing grant funding.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Other nearby hospitals Westchester encompasses a swath of the county roughly bordered by Eighth Street/Tamiami Trail to the north, Southwest 40th Street/Bird Road to the south, the Palmetto Expressway to the east and Southwest 117th Avenue to the west, according to a 2020 county memorandum.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The home is surrounded by lush greenery; the 30 surrounding acres include the Chagrin River, which runs through the property, and the Metroparks system borders the home.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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