POSES Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

poses 1 of 3

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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poses

2 of 3

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

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California lawmakers are calling for emergency legislation and criminal penalties for creators of rogue AI systems after top AI executives publicly claimed that their technology poses existential threats to humanity. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026 One person, all dolled up for a gala, poses on the red carpet. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026 But the more important question may be whether this actually poses a serious threat to the economy. — Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2026 This is not a marketing stunt … No other human activity poses this level of danger. — Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 This poses a new challenge for enterprise IT and finance leaders. — Chris Stegh, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Naturally, that poses a problem for the Alphas, but the movie does not necessarily care to resolve this matter. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 If the falling fence poses an imminent danger, could likely injure someone, is causing significant property damage, is blocking your driveway or access, and your neighbor is unreachable, contact local authorities. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Noun

In the photos, the mother-daughter duo poses in casual looks. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 The black and red T, which the actress wore as a minidress sans pants, showcased the superhero in one of his signature poses. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Environmental and consumer advocacy groups called the agreement a step in the right direction, but cautioned that regulators still have work to do to mitigate the risk the data center gold rush poses to residential ratepayers. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 In action poses with his cape, Doctor Doom looks like a striking bird of prey. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026 The clip, shared to Syrn’s Instagram account, features the Euphoria actress slipping into a white cotton T-shirt and striking playful poses in her underwear. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 After pressing the shutter button, the AI kicked in to select the best shots from the recording, with many featuring the subject in majestic poses. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 By moving familiar poses into the buoyant support of a pool, this gentler variation offers many of yoga's physical and mental benefits while also placing less stress on the body. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses

Verb

Cancer June 21 – July 22 A purchase could feel more personal than the price tag suggests.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
This sudden shift from drugs to body parts suggests that Father Joe may have been intended as a mini-series (or at the very least a comic book), having the freewheeling quality of ’the ’70s TV show Kung Fu.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggests

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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

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Scripps also has dedicated studio shows for the WNBA and NWSL.

— Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Some have already signed with top Hollywood agencies and received offers for reality shows, podcasts, brand deals and more, turning their digital followings into business empires.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shows

Verb

The company’s Tau Scaling Law, unveiled in May, proposes a different route to increasing transistor density without relying on cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet lithography.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Project Polymath, for instance — founded by Dan Futrell, former CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which gives scholarships to military veterans — proposes to mentor bachelor's degree students beginning in 2028.

— Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of proposes

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

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No, what a theme park offers is an artistic interpretation, one that filters the natural world through the stories that define our lives.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Apprisen Learn More Highlights Founded in 1955, Apprisen offers budgeting workshops, debt management plans, credit counseling, housing seminars and bankruptcy education in person and online.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of offers

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Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026

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