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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the teenager can be seen standing with her mom before getting her teeth put in as Abraham poses behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
In one of his latest notes, the strategist downgraded European investment-grade bonds from banks to underweight from neutral, saying sovereign fiscal risk — most notably in France — poses more downside risk to the banking sector.
—Caleb Mutua, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
For observatories like Gemini North and Gemini South, this poses a serious issue.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Keeping track of such a large group of figures poses a massive challenge for those seeking justice.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
On Mars, long-term exposure to galactic cosmic rays poses another challenge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Federal prosecutors who allege that Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins extorted a Boston cannabis company are requesting the court to consider whether the defense counsel’s representation poses a conflict of interest in the case.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Netflix poses an interesting, if only slightly misleading, question in a new documentary tracing the final chapters of the Expos' history.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Normally when there's an audience going wild, the band is doing various poses or guitar solos.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The incident highlights the risks the world’s highest peak poses for the ever-growing number of mountaineers, adventurers and tourists who flock there.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Rebelling against the strictures of ballet, barefoot and in loose, flowing tunics, Isadora would strike ancient Greek poses and sway and turn to-and-fro as if driven by currents of wind and ocean, a force of nature herself.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
To play, kids must mimic silly animal poses, while Bluey uses a Magic Asparagus to turn her family into different creatures—like chickens and kangaroos.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Riya's classes uniquely blend mental health principles with yoga practice, emphasizing safe transitions in and out of poses and the importance of rest and reflection.
—Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
Still, because of the unique threats this shutdown poses, this time could be different for markets, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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This investigation, now in its early stages, could lead to a recall if the agency finds that Tesla's self-driving software poses a safety risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the teenager can be seen standing with her mom before getting her teeth put in as Abraham poses behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
In one of his latest notes, the strategist downgraded European investment-grade bonds from banks to underweight from neutral, saying sovereign fiscal risk — most notably in France — poses more downside risk to the banking sector.
—Caleb Mutua, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
For observatories like Gemini North and Gemini South, this poses a serious issue.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Keeping track of such a large group of figures poses a massive challenge for those seeking justice.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
On Mars, long-term exposure to galactic cosmic rays poses another challenge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Federal prosecutors who allege that Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins extorted a Boston cannabis company are requesting the court to consider whether the defense counsel’s representation poses a conflict of interest in the case.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Netflix poses an interesting, if only slightly misleading, question in a new documentary tracing the final chapters of the Expos' history.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Other poses featured Bieber kissing Kardashian on the cheek and the latter sensually brushing a rose against the former’s face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Normally when there's an audience going wild, the band is doing various poses or guitar solos.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The incident highlights the risks the world’s highest peak poses for the ever-growing number of mountaineers, adventurers and tourists who flock there.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Rebelling against the strictures of ballet, barefoot and in loose, flowing tunics, Isadora would strike ancient Greek poses and sway and turn to-and-fro as if driven by currents of wind and ocean, a force of nature herself.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
To play, kids must mimic silly animal poses, while Bluey uses a Magic Asparagus to turn her family into different creatures—like chickens and kangaroos.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Riya's classes uniquely blend mental health principles with yoga practice, emphasizing safe transitions in and out of poses and the importance of rest and reflection.
—Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
Still, because of the unique threats this shutdown poses, this time could be different for markets, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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In addition to her cooking shows and onscreen projects, Gomez is also the founder of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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That is largely because their shows, including On Your Toes, Too Many Girls, Babes in Arms, and Pal Joey, are rarely revived or performed at regional and community theaters around the world.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Mayans built a sprawling city with monuments and buildings up to 200 feet high, featuring ornate facades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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