as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in shows
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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Recent Examples of poses
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Pink poses with the company of Masquerade after catching a show in New York.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That's why, even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to study planetary material that formed from another star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Each card poses a question that sparks curiosity, creativity, or self-reflection, encouraging players to share stories and ideas while getting to know each other better.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Another person is missing and poses no danger.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the study shows that even if you’re vaccinated, reinfection poses a significant enough risk to double your chances of developing Long COVID compared to just getting it once.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The items may contain metal, which poses a serious safety hazard.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, because of the unique threats this shutdown poses, this time could be different for markets, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Imagine a 30-year-old parent speaking with a 60-year-old grandparent about the trials and tribulations of raising a child in an age of social media chaos, Jarrott poses, or a 20-year-old gleaning lessons about the job market from a 40-year-old.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
The others are striking poses on the car's roof.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Related Articles The NikeSkims dancers transitioned between yoga poses and strong stances, demonstrating the flexibility of the leggings, bodysuits, bras and tanks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Whatever one feels about redistricting, hyperbolic language about the threat Trump poses to democracy did not work in the 2024 election, so its potential impact now is questionable.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Other shots show the happy couple in various poses, including one of the family standing together at the altar.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kellen McMiller, left, poses with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at a September 5 event.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
A lot of questions are answered in the finale, and the finale poses more questions to be answered soon.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Pink poses with the company of Masquerade after catching a show in New York.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
That's why, even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to study planetary material that formed from another star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Each card poses a question that sparks curiosity, creativity, or self-reflection, encouraging players to share stories and ideas while getting to know each other better.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Another person is missing and poses no danger.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the study shows that even if you’re vaccinated, reinfection poses a significant enough risk to double your chances of developing Long COVID compared to just getting it once.
—Alice Park, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The items may contain metal, which poses a serious safety hazard.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Quickly check your cards to see if any of the poses match and be the first to grab the star to win.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, because of the unique threats this shutdown poses, this time could be different for markets, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Imagine a 30-year-old parent speaking with a 60-year-old grandparent about the trials and tribulations of raising a child in an age of social media chaos, Jarrott poses, or a 20-year-old gleaning lessons about the job market from a 40-year-old.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
The others are striking poses on the car's roof.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Related Articles The NikeSkims dancers transitioned between yoga poses and strong stances, demonstrating the flexibility of the leggings, bodysuits, bras and tanks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Whatever one feels about redistricting, hyperbolic language about the threat Trump poses to democracy did not work in the 2024 election, so its potential impact now is questionable.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Other shots show the happy couple in various poses, including one of the family standing together at the altar.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kellen McMiller, left, poses with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at a September 5 event.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Yet most power plants served by those mines plan to quit burning coal altogether within 10 years, an Associated Press data analysis shows.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Then came Wallows musician Dylan Minnette and Mean Girls star Renée Rapp at back-to-back Los Angeles shows.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The town boasts architecturally-adorable features like small squares and pink granite and white stone facades, along with local boutiques and artisan products.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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The soft hum of Italian streets and historic marble facades swelled with cinema’s finest during the Venice Film Festival, providing the perfect backdrop for a conversation that feels as timeless as the city itself.—
Bruna Nessif,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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