reframe
Britishverb
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to support or enclose (a picture, photograph, etc) in a new or different frame
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to change the plans or basic details of (a policy, idea, etc)
reframe policy issues and problems
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to look at, present, or think of (beliefs, ideas, relationships, etc) in a new or different way
reframe masculinity from this new perspective
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to change the focus or perspective of (a view) through a lens
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to say (something) in a different way
reframe the question
Example Sentences
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She’ll challenge their ideas of consent and push them to reframe their thinking.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
With Dataland, Refik and Erkılıç have constructed a conceptual defense against contemporary cultural anxieties, rejecting the narrative of machine versus human to reframe artificial intelligence as a mirror reflecting civilization.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
But it’s a testament to how even the slightest of pivots can reframe a story, making it all the more personal without drawing explicit attention to itself.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
And after months of growing concerns, other tech leaders are joining Garman in trying to reframe how AI is seen.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“I know things got a little testy today. I think I need to reframe my questions next time. But dialogue is always good. There’s no solution without communication.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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