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
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Scientists are studying the ecosystems of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park as climate change poses risks to the region’s biodiversity, including the possibility that species may become extinct before they are fully documented.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Why New Spider Species Discoveries Matter Researchers are studying the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park’s ecosystems as climate change poses risks to biodiversity in the region, including the possibility that species may become extinct before they are fully documented.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
All of this poses a threat to yields for 2026.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
But the manifesto provides a clear insight into the thinking of a party that was once considered fringe, but now poses a threat to the political establishment.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Texas Christian guard Olivia Miles poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected second overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 13, 2026, in New York.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted.
—Zoya Wazir, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Congdon poses against a wall, removes his shirt, then his pants.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The father and son strongmen have frequently paired up to train together and have been spotted rehearsing the elegant poses that made Schwarzenegger a star.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Hulk, a police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized, poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, business leaders and AI experts have issued successive warnings about the threat AI poses to human workers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The photos capture the artist in his prime, from sensual solo poses to special moments with then-wife Mayte Garcia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Why did these people become memes, but countless other YouTubers or kids making funny poses failed to launch?
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Bad lighting and poor poses are the most likely causes of poor identification.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
As instructor Kofi Ksa instructed the seniors in their yoga poses, there were smiles all around.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Ford poses at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents Shrinking event in Los Angeles on April 12.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Scientists are studying the ecosystems of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park as climate change poses risks to the region’s biodiversity, including the possibility that species may become extinct before they are fully documented.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Why New Spider Species Discoveries Matter Researchers are studying the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park’s ecosystems as climate change poses risks to biodiversity in the region, including the possibility that species may become extinct before they are fully documented.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
All of this poses a threat to yields for 2026.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
But the manifesto provides a clear insight into the thinking of a party that was once considered fringe, but now poses a threat to the political establishment.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Texas Christian guard Olivia Miles poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected second overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 13, 2026, in New York.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being drafted.
—Zoya Wazir, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Congdon poses against a wall, removes his shirt, then his pants.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
This catabolism works directly against muscle improvement goals, compromising both the strength needed for challenging poses and the flexibility that comes from healthy, elastic muscle fibers.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The father and son strongmen have frequently paired up to train together and have been spotted rehearsing the elegant poses that made Schwarzenegger a star.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Hulk, a police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized, poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, business leaders and AI experts have issued successive warnings about the threat AI poses to human workers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The photos capture the artist in his prime, from sensual solo poses to special moments with then-wife Mayte Garcia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Why did these people become memes, but countless other YouTubers or kids making funny poses failed to launch?
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Bad lighting and poor poses are the most likely causes of poor identification.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
As instructor Kofi Ksa instructed the seniors in their yoga poses, there were smiles all around.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Currently, the Northeast is reporting the most ER visits for tick bites, followed by the Midwest, Southeast, West and South Central regions, respectively, CDC data shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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So far this year, nearly 70 million filers have received tax returns, agency data shows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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By the time my story about him was published in the November 2023 issue of Vanity Fair, Aryeh Dodelson, and all of his guises, had disappeared from the face of the earth.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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In its many guises, idolatry has survived, despite regular and often cataclysmic proof of its dangers, for centuries and many people will consider a much-larger-than-life golden statue of a president to be perfectly splendid.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Webbing from grand facades were narrow streets where cats sunned in doorways and artisans claimed corners for their craft, unfolding a space of inclusive second chances.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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