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
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel’s offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Officials also emphasized that the New World screwworm poses no threat to the food supply system.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
While Jorō spiders are in South Carolina, The State reported in 2025 that the spider poses a lower risk than other invasive species in the state.
—Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Greg Kinnear poses for photos while on the carpet at the Critics Choice Association's 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television on May 29 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Mathematicians warned against rising tech industry influence in a declaration describing the many challenges that AI poses to mathematics research.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
One of the only bright spots for cycling, e-bikes, poses a threat to the tandem industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Giudice struck a few poses at the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in Miami Beach for Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
That was largely paid for by Richards who, in his off-hours from the Eternal Values cult, had become the top male model in the world, posing alongside Cindy Crawford and Fabio, and striking poses all over America and Europe.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Believe it or not, despite the ratings nightmare this final poses for the NHL, there is still plenty of intrigue to be had in a Vegas-Carolina showdown.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Verb
But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel’s offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Officials also emphasized that the New World screwworm poses no threat to the food supply system.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
While Jorō spiders are in South Carolina, The State reported in 2025 that the spider poses a lower risk than other invasive species in the state.
—Eva Flowe
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Greg Kinnear poses for photos while on the carpet at the Critics Choice Association's 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television on May 29 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Mathematicians warned against rising tech industry influence in a declaration describing the many challenges that AI poses to mathematics research.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
One of the only bright spots for cycling, e-bikes, poses a threat to the tandem industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Noun
Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Giudice struck a few poses at the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in Miami Beach for Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
That was largely paid for by Richards who, in his off-hours from the Eternal Values cult, had become the top male model in the world, posing alongside Cindy Crawford and Fabio, and striking poses all over America and Europe.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Believe it or not, despite the ratings nightmare this final poses for the NHL, there is still plenty of intrigue to be had in a Vegas-Carolina showdown.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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These word puzzles all covertly reference the years-old disappearance of Charlie, Martha’s brilliant older sister.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The lineage of these hybrids traces back to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island, a discovery that still puzzles scientists today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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With its focus on discovering distinctive talent, MFW includes runway shows, as well as market and showroom, where collections can be directly evaluated by buyers – formats that can support sales activity.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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The whole concept of toxic fandom confuses me because, outside of the anger and backwards thinking, because who cares about a movie franchise that much?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The herb’s fragrance confuses and deters pests from eating your peppers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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