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
People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Mathematicians warned against rising tech industry influence in a declaration describing the many challenges that AI poses to mathematics research.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
However, the Iran conflict poses a longer-term threat to Dubai’s appeal to expatriate workers and firms looking to establish operations in the region which could deflate the real estate market.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
One of the only bright spots for cycling, e-bikes, poses a threat to the tandem industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
But integrating chatbots made for adults into toys for kids poses its own array of threats, Padilla told the Union-Tribune.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Its systems can perform inspection, cleaning and maintenance tasks in spaces where manual work often poses serious safety risks.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, Carolina poses an entirely new challenge.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Giudice struck a few poses at the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in Miami Beach for Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
That was largely paid for by Richards who, in his off-hours from the Eternal Values cult, had become the top male model in the world, posing alongside Cindy Crawford and Fabio, and striking poses all over America and Europe.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Believe it or not, despite the ratings nightmare this final poses for the NHL, there is still plenty of intrigue to be had in a Vegas-Carolina showdown.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Greg Kinnear poses for photos while on the carpet at the Critics Choice Association's 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television on May 29 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Mathematicians warned against rising tech industry influence in a declaration describing the many challenges that AI poses to mathematics research.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Unlike hot plasma or arc welding, this cold plasma operates at room temperature and poses no risk to fabrics or human skin.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
However, the Iran conflict poses a longer-term threat to Dubai’s appeal to expatriate workers and firms looking to establish operations in the region which could deflate the real estate market.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
One of the only bright spots for cycling, e-bikes, poses a threat to the tandem industry.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
But integrating chatbots made for adults into toys for kids poses its own array of threats, Padilla told the Union-Tribune.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Its systems can perform inspection, cleaning and maintenance tasks in spaces where manual work often poses serious safety risks.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, Carolina poses an entirely new challenge.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Giudice struck a few poses at the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in Miami Beach for Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
That was largely paid for by Richards who, in his off-hours from the Eternal Values cult, had become the top male model in the world, posing alongside Cindy Crawford and Fabio, and striking poses all over America and Europe.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Believe it or not, despite the ratings nightmare this final poses for the NHL, there is still plenty of intrigue to be had in a Vegas-Carolina showdown.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The lineage of these hybrids traces back to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island, a discovery that still puzzles scientists today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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With its focus on discovering distinctive talent, MFW includes runway shows, as well as market and showroom, where collections can be directly evaluated by buyers – formats that can support sales activity.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Hilton proposes to reform the California Environmental Quality Act so that only government prosecutors can sue, preventing private individuals and organizations from stopping or delaying new housing projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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If a portal confuses you, call the provider, pharmacy or insurance plan directly using the number on your card or the official website.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The odor masks the scent of animals' preferred vegetables and confuses insect pests, including aphids, carrot flies, cabbage worms and loopers, spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Tumi also offers a more high-end version at 31 percent off, featuring a wipeable lining for inevitable makeup leaks.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, the building offers two parking spots.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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