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

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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

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

Roseville Police Department Residents are being urged to keep their distance and call authorities if the bear behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The heat now poses an additional danger to residents still shaken by the quake, many of whom are sleeping in their cars after their homes were damaged or destroyed. — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Toppling Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District poses a unique challenge for McCann. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Every day lost poses a threat to not only American interests, but humanity itself. — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Seth Rollins, who has always been a thorn in Reigns’ side, poses the latest challenge to his dominance. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Claire Rosinkranz poses backstage following a performance on day two at Lollapalooza. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Elizebeth Berkley poses with America’s Got Talent winner and magician Mat Franco at the Linq Hotel after his show in Las Vegas on July 21. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Scientists say there is currently no evidence the cancer poses a threat to people. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Noun

Models will pose nude, and the poses range from two to 20 minutes. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

On July 28, Mark Zuckerberg published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal arguing that superintelligence should be distributed as widely as possible and that concentrating it in a handful of institutions is the greatest risk AI poses to humanity. — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

And there are some domains where the use of AI poses just an unacceptable risk and it can't be used at all. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Other countries implement restrictions Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally. — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Europe’s heads of state will hold their first dedicated meeting on AI as the continent comes under pressure to address the economic and geopolitical challenges the tech poses. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Users can explore featuring different models, poses, backgrounds and visual directions. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Proponents say open-source practices promote innovation, while critics warn that making powerful AI models publicly accessible poses safety and security dangers. — Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Griffin balanced on a table outside her hotel suite while doing yoga poses. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026