Synonyms of poses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggests
• proposes
• offers
• recommends
• presents
• votes
• advances
• propounds
• bounces
• proffers
• puts forward
• submits
• puts forth
• nominates
• moves
• files
• maps
• plots
• plans
• shapes
• tenders
• trots out
• charts
• arranges
• lays
• covers
• calculates
• frames
• lodges
• contrives

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puzzles
• confuses
• baffles
• perplexes
• bewilders
• stuns
• mystifies
• embarrasses
• confounds
• rattles
• gets
• bothers
• disturbs
• vexes
• flusters
• muddles
• flummoxes
• discombobulates
• bemuses
• fuddles
• befuddles
• disorients
• bamboozles
• muddies
• upsets
• mazes
• beats
• addles
• unsettles
• befogs
• foxes
• gravels
• buffaloes
• sticks
• blows one's mind
• goes to one's head
• stumps
• mortifies
• disconcerts
• abashes
• distresses
• discountenances
• discomposes
• agitates
• discomfits
• tricks
• disquiets
• fazes
• deceives
• discomforts
• perturbs
• nonpluses
• misleads
• chagrins
• strings along
• takes in
• unhinges
• dismays
• weirds out
• hoodwinks
• deludes
• fools
• dupes
• gulls
• cozens
• beguiles
• hoaxes
• misguides
• humbugs
• snows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assures
• satisfies
• informs
• reassures
• enlightens

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shows
• guises
• facades
• disguises
• masquerades
• pretenses
• airs
• charades
• acts
• fronts
• semblances
• personae
• cloaks
• portrayals
• put-ons
• performances
• impersonations
• images
• pretexts
• affectations
• deceptions
• dissimulations
• appearances
• glosses
• duplicities
• colors
• guiles
• camouflages
• double-dealings
• deceits
• excuses
• frauds
• double crosses
• fakeries
• betrayals
• treacheries
• perfidies
• treasons
• falsities
• infidelities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• candors
• sincerities
• naïvetés

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poses

Verb

The ascendance of Chinese open-source AI poses an economic threat to the US, Palantir’s chief technology officer said, joining a chorus of American executives sounding the alarm on Beijing’s growing AI clout. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

That’s a question that writer Rebecca Mead poses in a New Yorker piece about Ana Mendieta, who is the subject of a Tate Modern retrospective that opens to the public today. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Founder and president of ‘Le Slip Francais’ underwear brand, Guillaume Gibault poses in the Bonne Nouvelle textile factory in Aubervilliers, surburb of Paris, on February 12, 2025. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026

With millions of American living with asthma, air quality poses a significant threat to activity and overall health. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Wildfire season also poses considerable threat to health in affected areas. — Hali Smith july 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Still, the current uncertainty surrounding Diggins poses a serious concern for the Sky. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Suki Waterhouse poses at the An Evening with Suki Waterhouse event, presented by Spotify and Island Records, in Los Angeles on July 10. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

In Spain’s Andalusia region, a combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, said Antonio Sanz, head of the region’s emergency services. — Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Noun

Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

In photos from his visit to the festival in Warwickshire, England, Harry could be seen doing a variety of poses on his yoga mat while surrounded by curious goats and children wearing matching shirts. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

In my experience, organizations underestimate the real threat to security that shadow AI poses, and how AI policies, guardrails and employee training can boost return on investment and long-term success of AI initiatives. — Scott Francis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Photo Of The Week Bon Voyage – Christopher Nolan (fifth left) poses with the likes of Zendaya and Matt Damon at the world premiere of his Greek mythology epic The Odyssey in London. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026

The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

During the first morning of our stay, Sean led us in a morning stretch-and-breathe class that incorporates breath work and gentle yoga poses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Climbing the tower while it is powered up and transmitting poses particular hazards. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026

The filmmakers cut freely and rapidly among the duo’s poses, their stumbles, their fears, their tightrope walks across precarious beams in the sky. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026