as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details
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Continue reading … BIOENGINEERING — Research team warns their own artificial organism demands an urgent safety framework.
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The framework was published June 30 and would create a school-by-school grading system based on student outcomes.
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Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Environmental integrity challenges seem to be increasingly part of public discussion, yet many believe the conversation still lacks a clear framework.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The framework was published June 30 and would create a school-by-school grading system based on student outcomes.
—
Jack Harvel
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framework
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The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.
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The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
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These include a popular walking tour on the history, art, and architecture of Aurora, coffee-tasting classes, and brief tarot card readings.
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To operate in arid environments, the physical architecture eliminates the need for external water cooling.
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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