enframing

verb

Definition of enframingnext
present participle of enframe
as in surrounding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enframing
  1. surrounding
  2. encircling
  3. encompassing
  4. restricting
  5. ringing
  6. limiting
Verb
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of encircling
Verb
  • So, for example, to support individuals with autism across all demographics, physicians must ensure that their assessment tools are trained on datasets that are representative of diverse populations, encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background and geography.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • These bills cover everything — from banning books and restricting healthcare to permitting open carry.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the Federal Reserve could put a damper on the crypto party by restricting financial leverage, hiking interest rates, or both.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of restricting
Verb
  • Phones are ringing off the hook at top-dollar security firms to keep the captains of industry safe.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Phones are ringing off the hook at top-dollar security firms to keep the captains of industry safe.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ringing
Verb
  • Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While financial experts recommend limiting housing expenses to no more than 30% of income, this can be challenging in a number of cities where younger renters shoulder the heaviest load.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of limiting
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