as in architectures
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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Recent Examples of frameworks
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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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
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Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Reseburg, who has been with the organization 15 years, will focus on building strategies to support athlete and fan engagement approaches, partnerships, operating models and measurement frameworks across celebrity, athlete, influencer, cultural and music talent for the entire EA portfolio.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The challenge is keeping these frameworks in sync with technology.
—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Students create portfolios at the end of each unit, which are assessed on common core standards, historical and cultural frameworks, and school-specific rubrics developed by Miss Major Middle.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Reseburg, who has been with the organization 15 years, will focus on building strategies to support athlete and fan engagement approaches, partnerships, operating models and measurement frameworks across celebrity, athlete, influencer, cultural and music talent for the entire EA portfolio.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frameworks
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Practical engineering focus Electric propulsion systems rely on high-voltage architectures that differ from traditional gasoline outboards.
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This is where many security architectures either mature or fail.
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Even in Caracas, where only five buildings collapsed, Rodríguez said at least 30 additional structures have already been classified as unsafe.
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Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
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Crypto sustainability will increasingly depend on whether security infrastructures are capable of adapting to the technological pressures already emerging, and accelerating on an ongoing basis.
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Various European countries and Canadian provinces used the Covid crisis to accelerate massive digital identity infrastructures.
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“Frameworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frameworks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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