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
Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Grande shared a 20-slide carousel to Instagram on Wednesday, May 18, and several photos appear to be Mac Photo Booth selfies in which the multi-hyphenate is posing in a black turtleneck.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
But Vance acknowledged the problem that rising prices are posing for Americans.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lengthy deployment is posing a test for the crew of the Ford.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The other shots in the roll captured Abrams walking the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood wearing the sequined Chanel two-piece outfit with a long gauzy scarf, as well as the couple posing together on the carpet.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
The video compilation posted on social media showed Future touring the football facility and posing for a photo with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian throwing the 'Horns Up' inside DKR.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
In viral videos of the visit, Jordan could be seen posing for the crowd, autographing an In-N-Out hat for one of the employees and sitting down at a table to dive into what appeared to be a double-double with cheese, with a pile of fries on the side.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In a new Instagram post, costume designer Mona May shared a behind-the-scenes photo posing with the couple at a screeing of Chalamet's film Marty Supreme.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Grande shared a 20-slide carousel to Instagram on Wednesday, May 18, and several photos appear to be Mac Photo Booth selfies in which the multi-hyphenate is posing in a black turtleneck.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
But Vance acknowledged the problem that rising prices are posing for Americans.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lengthy deployment is posing a test for the crew of the Ford.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The other shots in the roll captured Abrams walking the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood wearing the sequined Chanel two-piece outfit with a long gauzy scarf, as well as the couple posing together on the carpet.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
The video compilation posted on social media showed Future touring the football facility and posing for a photo with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian throwing the 'Horns Up' inside DKR.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
In viral videos of the visit, Jordan could be seen posing for the crowd, autographing an In-N-Out hat for one of the employees and sitting down at a table to dive into what appeared to be a double-double with cheese, with a pile of fries on the side.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In a new Instagram post, costume designer Mona May shared a behind-the-scenes photo posing with the couple at a screeing of Chalamet's film Marty Supreme.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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There can be no more pretending, briefing or hiding.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sailing aboard The Hispaniola, Jim and Bess are caught between the charming, terrifying pirate Long John Silver, and the debonair, duplicitous British agent Aaron Graham.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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In his account, an international order run by a single power would hinder Russia and produce needless conflict, especially when that power was as self-serving and duplicitous as America.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The permanent observer of the 22-nation Arab League, Maged Abdelaziz, suggested Israel was being hypocritical in justifying its military attack by saying it was intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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