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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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as in shapes
the type of body that a person has
a tall man with a big frame
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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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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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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 frames
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Her anticipation is almost unfair as a product of quick instincts wrapped inside one of the most physically gifted frames in the league.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
One oversized piece of wall art has far more impact than a bunch of little frames, Saab notes.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
This big-screen machine leverages a Blackwell-series GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card to pump out lightning-fast frames to the 16-inch, 1600p screen, which supports Nvidia G-Sync and a peak refresh rate of 240Hz.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The kids enjoyed making sand art, decorating bubble wands and seeing butterflies and bugs preserved in frames.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Quince is a treasure trove for pieces that have an elongating effect on petite frames.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
At each game, around 30 cameras — running at 100 frames per second — are deployed to track the precise location and movement of the players and ball.
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Adam Hurrey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That myth matters because social media often frames the practice as a way to flush toxins out through the skin.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Rather than revisiting the details, Tip frames the situation as a lesson in growth.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
When recruiting talent to his AI team, a group comparable only to the most sophisticated tech companies in caliber, Natarajan frames the opportunity around a mission.
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IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Rich wood paneling frames the entryway, which leads to a double-height living room with a stone fireplace.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Eye Health Clinic frames it the same way.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Stretching some 2,000 feet (610 meters) from the steps of the memorial toward the Washington Monument at the center of the National Mall, the pool perfectly frames Lincoln’s view of the memorial to his predecessor and reflects the obelisk in its shallow waters.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Noun
Pixelmator Pro now integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, allowing users to send frames or edit images directly.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Her anticipation is almost unfair as a product of quick instincts wrapped inside one of the most physically gifted frames in the league.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
One oversized piece of wall art has far more impact than a bunch of little frames, Saab notes.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
This big-screen machine leverages a Blackwell-series GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card to pump out lightning-fast frames to the 16-inch, 1600p screen, which supports Nvidia G-Sync and a peak refresh rate of 240Hz.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
The kids enjoyed making sand art, decorating bubble wands and seeing butterflies and bugs preserved in frames.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Quince is a treasure trove for pieces that have an elongating effect on petite frames.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
At each game, around 30 cameras — running at 100 frames per second — are deployed to track the precise location and movement of the players and ball.
—
Adam Hurrey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
That frames the recent hair-raising AI standoff between the two countries.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That myth matters because social media often frames the practice as a way to flush toxins out through the skin.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Rather than revisiting the details, Tip frames the situation as a lesson in growth.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
When recruiting talent to his AI team, a group comparable only to the most sophisticated tech companies in caliber, Natarajan frames the opportunity around a mission.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Rich wood paneling frames the entryway, which leads to a double-height living room with a stone fireplace.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Eye Health Clinic frames it the same way.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Stretching some 2,000 feet (610 meters) from the steps of the memorial toward the Washington Monument at the center of the National Mall, the pool perfectly frames Lincoln’s view of the memorial to his predecessor and reflects the obelisk in its shallow waters.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frames
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Molecular design matters Unlike conventional porous carbon materials that interact weakly with polysulfides, covalent organic frameworks can be engineered with precise pore structures and chemical functionalities.
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The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
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Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves.
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Seen in relaxed shapes and often layered or paired with unexpected colors, the pattern feels ironically cool, rather than preppy.
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Fold the foil in half, then fold up the edges to make 2-inch-high sides.
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Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street.
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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
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Scan your face, train your voice on a few prompts, write (or accept a brand’s) creative brief, and the content produces itself.
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.
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The fundraising comes as SpaceX negotiates to pay razor-thin fees to the Wall Street firms, though banks are still likely to rake in about $500 million.
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Agent authority composes dynamically.
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Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
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“Frames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frames. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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