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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 photographs accompanying the current listing show an interior still in various states of disrepair, including peeling paint, exposed framing and lath. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Considered together, those datasets present a more nuanced picture than the conventional framing suggests. — Nia Bowers, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Inspired by this idea, Level Frames, a custom framing company, set out to discover what the most controversial design trends are by conducting a Reddit study. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026 The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 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
  • Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • The videos, which are projected to fill a single wall, were shot with two iPhone 15s mounted together in a handheld jig, producing two images, one for each eye.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The area around my hometown was once a famous silk-producing region, and my grandparents kept silkworms in six-foot-wide bamboo trays.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Furthermore, relationships themselves teach basic psychological capacities such as regulating emotions, tolerating disappointment, and negotiating differences—skills which therapy is supposed to cultivate.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal to temporarily open the strait.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiating
Verb
  • Gemini's agents can assist with contract review and redlining, legal and policy research, regulatory monitoring, drafting NDAs, preparing documents for redaction, creating contracting playbooks and handling data-subject access requests.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Even as the justices were preparing to release their opinion, the postal service did in fact develop and release a new rule about mail-in voting.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • Scenario planning moves from an annual event to a quarterly discipline.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The festival will also open one day earlier than in previous years, on Tuesday, October 6, giving audiences greater flexibility in planning their visits and screenings.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • Death Valley is in eastern California, bordering Nevada, and is in the northern Mojave Desert.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bordering
Noun
  • Regulatory frameworks need to be built, and so do the supply chains and manufacturing systems.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Their forensic multi-scale remote sensing (MSRS) framework combines satellite radar, laser scanning, and ground-penetrating radar to find suspicious areas, investigate them in detail, and probe what may be happening underground.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of framework
Verb
  • Higher benchmark yields can lift financing costs even for healthy companies, potentially making some factories, data centers, acquisitions and other investments less economically viable.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Luckily, the brand agrees with me because the Gemini Floral Mini Bag, Scarlett Quilted Bag, and Dumpling Suede Croc Bag are all statement-making styles.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
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