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
Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers determine whether a person poses a danger based on behavior and condition.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Johnnies’ hyper-physical frontcourt, meanwhile, poses a challenge for Boozer, a 6-9 freshman, whom Duke is leaning on more than ever amid a rash of injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the final artwork, the septet poses in two rows wearing suits, looking stoically ahead.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
But for some people, that speed also poses problems.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Salim poses for a photo in front of the building now being torn down to make space for a playground.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran most likely modified an existing type of missile, but increasing a missile’s range poses significant challenges.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond utility affordability, the legislature passed two bills to bring a ballot measure in November where voters can decide if the state constitution should be amended to allow judges to deny bail if the defendant poses a substantial risk to someone else or the community.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The actress struck several swanky poses on the red carpet, evoking old Hollywood glamour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Big expense The link between lower incomes and higher smoking poses quite a conundrum.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Zendaya looked model-esque and confident in the dress while striking poses and laughing in front of the event’s photographers, as captured in videos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
The shop is filled with skeletons locked in dramatic poses.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to modify five popular yoga poses, including the trending frog pose, based on your age.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
By mimicking each other’s body poses.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The persistent jamming and spoofing activity in the region also poses key public safety concerns, according to Lisa Dyer, executive director of the GPS Innovation Alliance.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers determine whether a person poses a danger based on behavior and condition.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Johnnies’ hyper-physical frontcourt, meanwhile, poses a challenge for Boozer, a 6-9 freshman, whom Duke is leaning on more than ever amid a rash of injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the final artwork, the septet poses in two rows wearing suits, looking stoically ahead.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
But for some people, that speed also poses problems.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Salim poses for a photo in front of the building now being torn down to make space for a playground.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Iran most likely modified an existing type of missile, but increasing a missile’s range poses significant challenges.
—Iain Boyd, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond utility affordability, the legislature passed two bills to bring a ballot measure in November where voters can decide if the state constitution should be amended to allow judges to deny bail if the defendant poses a substantial risk to someone else or the community.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Valleywise Health physicians are warning that the early heat spike poses particular dangers because bodies — especially those of out-of-town visitors — haven't had time to adjust to the high temperatures.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The actress struck several swanky poses on the red carpet, evoking old Hollywood glamour.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Big expense The link between lower incomes and higher smoking poses quite a conundrum.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Zendaya looked model-esque and confident in the dress while striking poses and laughing in front of the event’s photographers, as captured in videos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
The shop is filled with skeletons locked in dramatic poses.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to modify five popular yoga poses, including the trending frog pose, based on your age.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
By mimicking each other’s body poses.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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At Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s The Venue, world-class musical artists, comedians and other entertainment shows will perform this year, according to the casino’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the crash shows, air-traffic-control staffing is crucial to aviation safety.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But sometimes the squashing of speech can appear in other guises.—
Andrea Valdez,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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This moment will come in many guises.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sofia Giulia Feriani’s 2025 research at the Technical University of Denmark documented exactly this effect—building facades acting as acoustic mirrors, amplifying sound at certain spots.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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