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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pose
as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pose
as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty utterly posed by the barrage of questions

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poses

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noun

plural of pose
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
Verb
Obviously, this poses a major problem for deer hunters who are in the field now. — Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026 When the aurora becomes a grid problem History shows that space weather poses a real risk to space and ground infrastructure. — Mark Moldwin, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026 The boxer poses at his home office in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, in this August 1980 photo, taken about a month before his fight with Holmes. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026 Many progressives, led by Bernie Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont, also believe that a global oligarchy poses a threat to democracy and see big business in defense, technology, and finance as part of a corrupt system. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026 The election poses a test for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 The fate of Amendment 3 also poses a test of Kehoe’s ability to win over voters. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 The interest accumulating on that debt also poses a major challenge at a time when the government wants to boost defense spending. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Of all the risks El Niño poses to California, the risk of coastal flooding poses the highest level of certainty for later in the year, according to the weather service. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
More than a dozen kids tried different poses and took deep breaths, smiling the entire time. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 Amanda explained one in yesterday’s newsletter, on the threat moral injury poses to doctors. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Nov. 2026 But Chomet and Soumache tell Variety that the film was created using traditional 2D animation techniques, with the characters, backgrounds and key poses drawn by artists. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026 Through their poses, with his father resting and his mother assuming a more assertive role, Liu wanted to reflect their changing dynamic. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 But his series of expressions and poses are just riotously funny. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026 Since then, numerous instructors have found ways to use a chair for adapted versions of a surprising number of traditional yoga movements, like lunging warrior poses and standing-to-lying sun salutations. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 Participants trade exaggerated gestures, movements and poses, and the crowd’s reaction decides the winner. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Yet Seghers deftly exposes the insecurity, loneliness, and longing that hide behind masculinist poses. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
  1. suggests
  2. puzzles
  3. shows
  4. proposes
  5. confuses
  6. guises
  7. offers
  8. baffles
Verb
  • National polling suggests that socialism remains unpopular with many voters.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
  • But Jacquemus’ arrival, coupled with a flurry of recent smart hotel openings, suggests that may not be the case for much longer.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • These Companies Are Ready To Cash In Sixsmith argues his firm is unusual in pushing more traders through to genuine live accounts, which is why the reluctance to go there puzzles him.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The pitch can move to either direction of the plate — a profile that still puzzles his teammates and pitch recognition tools.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of puzzles
Noun
  • In the past, daytime and late-night shows weren’t considered subject to the rule, but Carr has said differently.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In any case, theatrical releases or (re-releases) of popular TV shows are all gravy for cinema operators, who are enjoying the biggest year at the box office since the onset of the pandemic.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • The theory, called covarying coupling constants plus tired light (CCC+TL), proposes that fundamental constants governing physical interactions change together over cosmic time.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • If a company lacks the internal staff to execute a plan a fractional CMO proposes, a fractional CMO won’t work.
    — Zach Thompson, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of proposes
Verb
  • The legal system dehumanizes her, the support group confuses her, and one of her friends painfully disappoints her.
    — Carey Purcell, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This confuses each Nyota but also those around them, who note that the Nyotas have rather quickly assumed new hairstyles but also that neither is behaving quite like herself.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of confuses
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guises
Verb
  • The organization also offers free monthly home maintenance workshops to help homeowners tackle basic preventative repairs and vet contractors.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility The property offers ADA-compliant guest rooms, elevators to all floors, and accessible entrances.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • The accusation that his village may harbor armed groups, whether Iran-backed or otherwise, baffles him.
    — Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But Danny Niemela, a contractor at ArDan Construction, says that the process baffles him.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of baffles

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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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