framed

verb

Definition of framednext
past tense of frame
1
as in produced
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 negotiated
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care a composer framing the structure of a song

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3
as in composed
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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4
as in designed
to work out the details of (something) in advance framed a schedule for the project

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5
as in bordered
to serve as a border for trees framed the walkway

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Recent Examples of framed Newsom framed the agreement as a way for AI to help government workers, not replace them. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The front porch of Brown’s childhood home had been framed by a pair of live oaks, a reminder of the importance of perseverance and deep roots. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Anh Pham, head of production of Galaxy Play, framed the deal as a way to extend the platform’s reach beyond its home market. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 In the Gulf, Iran has already shown how tanker seizures can be framed as responses to sanctions or national security threats. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 The person raising an issue is framed as the aggressor, while the other partner consistently avoids accountability. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Rutte framed the summit as the moment when member countries begin implementing the spending and capability commitments made at last year's Hague summit. — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 6 July 2026 More than 50% of Gen Z workers say their own social skills have declined — but where early commentary framed this as a wound, a significant cohort has reframed it as a posture. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026 In Tehran, images of the late Khamenei’s fist could be seen in banners and in a giant statue in Enghelab Square, framed by what appeared to be ballistic missiles flying through the air. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for framed
  1. produced
  2. negotiated
  3. composed
  4. designed
  5. bordered
  6. made
  7. arranged
  8. prepared
Verb
  • This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
    — Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of produced
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by Amazon MGM Studios and Sarah Vacchiano for United Artists.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Any deal negotiated between team officials and the city will need to come back to the City Council for final approval.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of negotiated
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  • The Jury will be composed of 24 students, each of them recommended by professors of film studies from various Italian universities, DAMS, and from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • The administration has also assembled a Disaster Assistance Response Team composed of more than 250 people, including three specialized Urban Search-and-Rescue teams.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of composed
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  • Events designed to support female founders are routinely underfunded relative to the ambitions behind them.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Two marquee buildings, including the high-rise, were designed by Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, best known as the lead designer of the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of designed
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  • The evacuation area was bordered to the north by Disappointment Road, to the south by the Glade Ranch community, to the west by the fire and to the east by Road 30, according to the office.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 June 2026
  • His father was born on the reservation, land bordered by the Rio Grande and today, a 30-foot steel wall.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of bordered
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  • The 76ers, meanwhile, haven’t made the conference finals since 2001, which was before Brown’s fifth birthday.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Harpring says the city is using smaller fireworks than in previous years and has added additional staff to assist with safety, a decision made after a 10-acre fire broke out in the city earlier this year.
    — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of made
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  • The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • Attorneys and the judge prepared the jury charge, which contains the instructions for the panel’s deliberations, and the lawyers made their closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
    — Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • The Miami Herald has learned that at least one Caribbean country is reportedly prepared to support Persad-Bissessar’s request.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of prepared

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