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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as in pretending
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Recent Examples of posing
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Cali woke up to four pictures of Andy posing for the camera.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruce Willis is posing with his family in a rare new photo amid his battle with dementia.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old was in London to sign off on the Eze transfer and was at London Colney on the day to complete the formalities of the 27-year-old winger’s deal, with a beaming Josh even posing for a photo alongside Eze and Arteta.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The international community has begun to recognize it as a criminal structure posing a security risk for the hemisphere.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Cali woke up to four pictures of Andy posing for the camera.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruce Willis is posing with his family in a rare new photo amid his battle with dementia.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old was in London to sign off on the Eze transfer and was at London Colney on the day to complete the formalities of the 27-year-old winger’s deal, with a beaming Josh even posing for a photo alongside Eze and Arteta.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The international community has begun to recognize it as a criminal structure posing a security risk for the hemisphere.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Cali woke up to four pictures of Andy posing for the camera.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruce Willis is posing with his family in a rare new photo amid his battle with dementia.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old was in London to sign off on the Eze transfer and was at London Colney on the day to complete the formalities of the 27-year-old winger’s deal, with a beaming Josh even posing for a photo alongside Eze and Arteta.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The international community has begun to recognize it as a criminal structure posing a security risk for the hemisphere.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
By mid-2025, lead times for large power transformers had stretched beyond 30 months, with some units requiring up to four years for delivery—posing serious risks to grid reliability and expansion.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The next morning, Cali woke up to four pictures of Andy posing for the camera.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Malfeasants misuse social media, posing a serious threat to our people — from those who perpetrate mass violence against innocent people to stalkers and groomers of innocent children — taking advantage of freedoms that were meant to protect, not harm.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruce Willis is posing with his family in a rare new photo amid his battle with dementia.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The 45-year-old was in London to sign off on the Eze transfer and was at London Colney on the day to complete the formalities of the 27-year-old winger’s deal, with a beaming Josh even posing for a photo alongside Eze and Arteta.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The international community has begun to recognize it as a criminal structure posing a security risk for the hemisphere.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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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Yet pop culture continues to fixate on these single women, with horror movies in particular framing them as duplicitous and unstable—threats to the public good.—
Beatrice Loayza,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, my mom was irresponsible and even duplicitous about money many times over the years.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meghan McCain, the conservative commentator and daughter of late Senator John McCain, faced immediate backlash after mocking Greta Thunberg's appearance, comparing the Swedish climate activist to Shrek villain Lord Farquaad in a post critics slammed as hypocritical.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, however, have called Democrats hypocritical, noting that several of the states to which Texas Democrats fled during their quorum break were ones that have been gerrymandered.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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