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noun

ˈfrā-miŋ How to pronounce framing (audio)
Definition of framingnext
as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments

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verb

present participle of frame
1
as in producing
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 negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care a composer framing the structure of a song

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3
as in preparing
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance framed a schedule for the project

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

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Recent Examples of framing
Noun
But Steffee, who has spent the past several months watching his members go back to work at data center sites where coal used to be the reason anyone had a job at all, also believes the governor got the framing wrong. — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Push on that flimsy framing, though, and Carrie’s thematic coherence crumbles. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Supreme Court has been urged to grant her emergency petition, with Keeler’s lawyers framing it as a protection of her ability to compete safely in women’s sports while the lawsuit moves forward in federal court. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 Knight, who wrote the film’s framing structure and interviewed the band at length, explained that part of the appeal of the project was that the results were far from expected. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for framing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for framing
  1. structure
  2. producing
  3. negotiating
  4. preparing
  5. planning
  6. bordering
  7. framework
  8. making
Noun
  • These structures provide the optical environment needed to generate the comb signals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Drama staged this structure in the process of fracturing.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • The three colors are mixed in different combinations and ratios, producing 16 different shades.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Deep underground, iron-rich rocks could hold the key to producing hydrogen at a fraction of the cost of conventional fuels.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of producing
Verb
  • He gets pummeled by waves and rip currents while negotiating the famously difficult shore dive but is soon swimming among brightly colored marine life and undulating kelp forests that filter sunlight from the surface.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The more balanced market gives home shoppers potentially more leverage in negotiating better terms with sellers, especially if a property has not fetched offers in weeks or months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of negotiating
Verb
  • The decline came as crews began inspecting power lines and preparing to restore service in communities that had been without electricity since Wednesday evening.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … CHEF'S DEFENSE — Supreme Court to decide whether preparing meals for terrorists can bar asylum.
    — , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • Museum will add new west wing The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is planning a major expansion to the west, highlighted by a two-level glass addition topped with a green roof.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Waymo is planning to expand its service in London, Tokyo, and Munich.
    — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • Multiple attack drones have crashed in NATO countries bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kozak noted that the tide posed flooding threats to parts of coastal New York, like areas around Jamaica Bay, bordering the city's Brooklyn and Queens boroughs, and those near lower New York Harbor.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of bordering
Noun
  • But Netanyahu’s government wanted the existing framework kept intact, according to multiple sources who spoke to TIME, including an Israeli official and an international diplomat.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • These are welcome steps, as are the safety frameworks leading labs have published.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of framework
Verb
  • Dogma25 is an initiative of recent Venice Golden Lion winner May el-Toukhy (Woman Unknown), who will be one of the five directors making films under its rules alongside directors Milad Alami, Annika Berg, Eklöf and Just.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
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