as in pretending
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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posing
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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The characters are petty, duplicitous, conniving — and also, somehow, strangely sympathetic.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Othello star Jake Gyllenhaal’s backstage home-away-from-home in Broadway’s Barrymore theater is an extension of the Shakespearean world he’s been steeped in while developing his version of Iago, the duplicitous ensign to the titular Venetian army general played by Denzel Washington.—
Charlotte Collins,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What to Know Condemning Western criticism of Iran's military development as hypocritical, Khamenei stressed the importance of both physical and psychological warfare, according to state media.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, have suggested Democrats are being hypocritical about Musk’s involvement, noting that liberals like Pritzker and Soros are also wading into the race.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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