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noun

plural of poise
as in stances
a general way of holding the body the woman's poise suggested that she was accustomed to having her wishes carried out promptly and without question

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verb

present tense third-person singular of poise
1
as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally the disgraced business executive poised herself for the difficult press conference

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2
as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air the falcon poised in the air for an instant before diving to attack its prey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poises
  1. stances
  2. fortifies
  3. hovers
  4. postures
  5. braces
  6. floats
  7. attitudes
  8. readies
Noun
  • Some have their arms crossed over their chests or fingers cradling their chins in thought — or, in Rush’s case, a combination of both — neither of which would have been standard stances for an 18th century portrait sitter, Anishanslin said.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Consumers fled from the company as Musk took more public political stances, such as backing German far-right party AfD prior to the German elections.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of stances
Verb
  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • Ajayi, who hovers at 6-foot-7 and weighs 228-pounds, is a massive specimen who can defend multiple positions.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The state wants each town to have at least 10% of its housing stock qualify as affordable; Avon currently hovers a little above 4%.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 June 2026
  • Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
    — Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Definition of postures
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  • Arany also recommends wearable pads, wraps, or braces that fit around the knee to ensure the light reaches the affected area.
    — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Paris — As France braces for another heatwave, it’s barely recovered from the last one.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of braces
Verb
  • But the County Commission has the power to raise taxes, and the Levine Cava memo floats a higher rate for between 8 and 16 years to raise money for both transit construction and operations.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Next, its 50-pound platter assembly floats on an air-bearing.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of floats
Noun
  • Consumer attitudes, especially among Gen-Z, have shifted dramatically over the past few years, with many placing greater value on moderation, home consumption, and low-alcohol lifestyles.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of attitudes
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  • The new Meta frames arrive as Apple readies its own smart glasses, expected late next year.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
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