as in structure
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 framework
So far, Trump has announced trade frameworks with the U.K. and Vietnam, as well as a separate deal with China in order to enable continued trade talks.
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Josh Boak, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The big question now is what rate the European Union is facing, after weeks of negotiations over a framework trade deal.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 July 2025
And even though Vietnam, a top supplier of electronics, appears to have agreed to a trade deal framework with the US based on what Trump announced, tariffs on goods from there would go up to a minimum of 20% from the current 10% if the deal is finalized.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Universal injunctions in class action suits are on stronger legal footing under the Supreme Court's new framework.
—CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Josh Boak, Fortune, 11 July 2025
The big question now is what rate the European Union is facing, after weeks of negotiations over a framework trade deal.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 July 2025
And even though Vietnam, a top supplier of electronics, appears to have agreed to a trade deal framework with the US based on what Trump announced, tariffs on goods from there would go up to a minimum of 20% from the current 10% if the deal is finalized.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Universal injunctions in class action suits are on stronger legal footing under the Supreme Court's new framework.
—CBS News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for framework
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However, in spite its lofty ambitions, the company never truly broke from the commission structure.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And there’s still no stadium site and no stadium financing structure.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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While Nvidia’s new NVLink Fusion will allow non-Nvidia CPUs and GPUs to participate in the Nvidia rack-scale architecture, hardware vendors and hyperscalers will continue to seek an open fabric alternative to an ecosystem controlled by a single firm.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Global design firm Populous led the architecture and interior design of the redevelopment, streamlining the passenger flow for arrivals and introducing more natural materials and a sense of place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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