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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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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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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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As for ballerina shoes, the popular footwear comes in multiple colors, shapes, and finishes.
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Without the women’s looks to distract, Abe dug deep into the ’80s preppy archive, working with Brooks Brothers and looking at the era’s classic shapes through an edgier — and less-polished ’90s lens.
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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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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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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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Zelensky demanded last week that Belarus, which borders both Ukraine and Russia, remove the relay equipment.
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Researchers have pointed to several reasons for this, with culprits including the continent’s geography—Europe borders the Arctic, the world’s fastest-warming region.
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