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
Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to harness a rare opportunity to study planetary material that formed from another star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The case, which the Court has held over for its new term, poses the question of whether creating majority-minority districts may be unconstitutional because the district lines are drawn primarily on the basis of race.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses with the red box outside number 11 Downing Street on October 30, 2024 in London, England.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s no solid evidence that TPO poses fertility risks or other health hazards to humans.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But a weak labor market poses a more significant risk to the economy at the moment.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Neumann, a researcher at the University of Washington who also took part in the comments, said the administration’s report fits in with the evolving arguments of those who minimize the threats climate change poses.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Engagement photographers are probably studying the poses to mimic.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
La’an unintentionally confirms his suspicions — or at least is edited to confirm those suspicions — by talking about how Starfleet sometimes has to kill to secure peace, then striking badass poses during target practice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
In the first photo, the pickleball pro poses next to a horse outside of a barn in a flowy white skirt and cowboy boots.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Their contemplative poses are echoed by the house’s twin triangular gables.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Mike O’Boyle, senior director of electricity policy at Energy Innovation, believes building too many new gas turbines poses unnecessary risks.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Designer Jerry Lorenzo doesn’t much care for outré gestures, theatrical poses, and arch style statements redolent of novelty.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
More wild animals are getting infected with rabies, which poses a public health threat, officials warn.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Even though the comet poses no threat to Earth, the world's astronomers and space agencies are racing to harness a rare opportunity to study planetary material that formed from another star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
It also can be intentionally released if pressure in the system poses a safety risk or if capturing and transporting it to be sold is not profitable.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The case, which the Court has held over for its new term, poses the question of whether creating majority-minority districts may be unconstitutional because the district lines are drawn primarily on the basis of race.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses with the red box outside number 11 Downing Street on October 30, 2024 in London, England.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s no solid evidence that TPO poses fertility risks or other health hazards to humans.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But a weak labor market poses a more significant risk to the economy at the moment.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Research shows the inability to cool down overnight poses a great risk to mother and baby.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Neumann, a researcher at the University of Washington who also took part in the comments, said the administration’s report fits in with the evolving arguments of those who minimize the threats climate change poses.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Engagement photographers are probably studying the poses to mimic.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
La’an unintentionally confirms his suspicions — or at least is edited to confirm those suspicions — by talking about how Starfleet sometimes has to kill to secure peace, then striking badass poses during target practice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
In the first photo, the pickleball pro poses next to a horse outside of a barn in a flowy white skirt and cowboy boots.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Their contemplative poses are echoed by the house’s twin triangular gables.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Mike O’Boyle, senior director of electricity policy at Energy Innovation, believes building too many new gas turbines poses unnecessary risks.
—Delaney Nolan, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Designer Jerry Lorenzo doesn’t much care for outré gestures, theatrical poses, and arch style statements redolent of novelty.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
Noun
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After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 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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Today’s discerning consumers seek genuine stories, not polished facades.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography (NIL), the team has developed decorative films that allow photovoltaic (PV) modules to seamlessly blend into building facades without sacrificing efficiency.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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