frame

[freym] / freɪm /

NOUN

skeleton, casing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

body cage fabric framework physique scaffolding structure

STRONG

anatomy architecture build carcass construction enclosure form fringe groundwork hem mount mounting outline scaffold scheme setting shell stage support system trim trimming truss valance

Antonyms

STRONG

center disorganization inside interior middle

VERB

build

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construct enclose erect fabricate mold

STRONG

assemble back border constitute encase fashion forge form institute invent lath make manufacture mat model mount panel produce raise shingle

WEAK

put together set up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break demolish destroy dismantle raze ruin

VERB

compose, plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

concoct devise draw up formulate outline prepare shape sketch

STRONG

conceive contrive design draft form hatch indite invent make vamp write

WEAK

block out cook up dream up make up map out

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Those declines feel ugly, in part because they’ve occurred over a short time frame of about five weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Amazon didn’t provide a time frame for when the fuel surcharge would end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The analyst also noted that the fee hike is higher than previous increases and has arrived within a shorter time frame.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Fertility, employment status, economic dependency, migration and job search entered the frame, signalling a growing administrative focus on economic behaviour.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It had that end of the frame up just high enough that a thin sliver of light was coming through under the frame, and it just… wasn’t right.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

frame

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