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Recent Examples of frame-up
There was an even more recent murder frame-up in Norfolk County.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job used to ensnare their client.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 May 2024
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job to ensnare their client.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2024
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job used to ensnare their client.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 May 2024
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job to ensnare their client.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame-up
Noun
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The Targa, with a novel sliding roof, was introduced in 1996—only available with a rear-wheel-drive setup.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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This hybrid setup lets the vessel switch between solar and diesel-electric power as needed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The memo dampened conspiracy theories that have emerged over the years, some of which were amplified by Bondi and other Trump officials, suggesting Epstein was killed as part of a government cover-up.—
Sonam Sheth
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Gilbert leaders, in response, defended the integrity of city staff and said public allegations of a cover-up were silly and unfounded.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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No, the movies in the novel are real, the suffering is real, the evasions and duplicities are real.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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That yearning involves no duplicity or threats to others.—
Jay Tcath,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Frame-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame-up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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