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
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Will Barker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
And remaining in limbo for such a long period poses its own conundrum.
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Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Under Pennsylvania’s vehicle code, a driver making a left must yield to oncoming traffic that poses a hazard, and left‑turn crashes are a key focus of safety efforts like the state Department of Transportation’s push for clearer turn signals, including the flashing yellow arrow program.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Bieber poses in matching bras and underwear with little beyond the seamless background, straightforward lighting and the cotton pieces themselves in the frame.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Many people rely on air conditioners to keep cool in summer, but running an AC during a thunderstorm poses a risk of damage from lightning strikes, power surges, flooding, and falling debris.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
And within the 412-page proposal, there’s one particular section that health disparities researchers say could disqualify their work from federal funding — a change that poses perhaps the biggest threat yet to the future of their field.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
The choice Lind poses—wages and Social Security, or a capital stake—is a false one.
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Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Simple exercises like standing on one leg, heel-to-toe walking, or certain yoga poses can improve your balance, coordination, and stability.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
On Saturday, Biondo was one of 511 people who drew attention to the long-term threat climate change poses to the sport by simultaneously juggling a football for ten seconds in Miami Beach’s Lummus Park, setting a new Guinness World Record.
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Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Plan different outfits and poses, and take pictures outside or around town.
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Parents,
11 June 2026
The westward-looking Façade of the Passion is stark, its figures tormented, their bodies strained in angular poses.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.
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Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Some of yoga’s most familiar poses are the warrior asanas, derived from Hindu mythology.
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Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Verb
Unclear accountability poses the biggest risk in AI deployment, as organizations often fail to define who owns failures when humans and machines collaborate.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
25 June 2026
Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
And remaining in limbo for such a long period poses its own conundrum.
—
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Under Pennsylvania’s vehicle code, a driver making a left must yield to oncoming traffic that poses a hazard, and left‑turn crashes are a key focus of safety efforts like the state Department of Transportation’s push for clearer turn signals, including the flashing yellow arrow program.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Bieber poses in matching bras and underwear with little beyond the seamless background, straightforward lighting and the cotton pieces themselves in the frame.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Many people rely on air conditioners to keep cool in summer, but running an AC during a thunderstorm poses a risk of damage from lightning strikes, power surges, flooding, and falling debris.
—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
And within the 412-page proposal, there’s one particular section that health disparities researchers say could disqualify their work from federal funding — a change that poses perhaps the biggest threat yet to the future of their field.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Noun
The entire cast is part of an underground ballroom competition, going claw to claw in matchups that rank the best poses, death drops, outfits, name brands, and choreography.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
The choice Lind poses—wages and Social Security, or a capital stake—is a false one.
—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Simple exercises like standing on one leg, heel-to-toe walking, or certain yoga poses can improve your balance, coordination, and stability.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
On Saturday, Biondo was one of 511 people who drew attention to the long-term threat climate change poses to the sport by simultaneously juggling a football for ten seconds in Miami Beach’s Lummus Park, setting a new Guinness World Record.
—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Plan different outfits and poses, and take pictures outside or around town.
—
Parents,
11 June 2026
The westward-looking Façade of the Passion is stark, its figures tormented, their bodies strained in angular poses.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.
—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Some of yoga’s most familiar poses are the warrior asanas, derived from Hindu mythology.
—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Although many economists say the market was overvalued and a decline was inevitable, what triggered the crash is open to debate, and the sheer magnitude of the drop still puzzles economists.
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What still puzzles me, amid all these noteworthy projects, is Dudamel’s way with the standard repertory.
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The guild received a record number of submissions for its 13th annual celebration of outstanding creative visual contributions of location professionals in contemporary and period films and TV shows, along with commercials and film commissions from around the world.
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How have your previous live shows influenced the direction of this tour?
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Newsom proposes a national public equity fund that would take a major stake in the AI economy.
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Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies.
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But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.
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If a neighbor or sibling confuses the thread, summarize and invite a decision.
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Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
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Opponents of affirmative action, who suspect that the process is still continuing under other guises, could seek to replicate the winning strategy of the Harvard and UNC cases, if testing data show large, unexplainable gaps in academic preparation among different student groups.
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The WanderFull HydroBag offers a stylish, hands-free way to keep your heavy Stanley tumbler or Owala bottle ready for sips during trips and treks.
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In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
Verb
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Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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