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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The couple could be seen posing together in a few photos.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
California officials announced two everyday air contaminants — acrolein and ethylene oxide — may be over 10 times more carcinogenic than benzene, posing unacceptable cancer risks to the state’s residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
There’s no shortage of photos of the actor posing with the Jaguar in Los Angeles.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Musk wrote, referring to Eliezer Yudkowsky, an AI researcher who has sounded the alarm on AI superintelligence posing a threat to humanity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
On the morning before his final Governor’s Fishing Opener in the title role, Tim Walz stood on the Stillwater waterfront, posing for myriad pictures and doing interviews with the community’s iconic Lift Bridge and the bluffs of Wisconsin behind him.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Belkin was also photographed days earlier, on April 23, posing on a boat while wearing the signature swimsuit.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Verb
With half the nation posing financial questions to AI, trillions of dollars in savings and investments could ride on the answers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The couple could be seen posing together in a few photos.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
California officials announced two everyday air contaminants — acrolein and ethylene oxide — may be over 10 times more carcinogenic than benzene, posing unacceptable cancer risks to the state’s residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
There’s no shortage of photos of the actor posing with the Jaguar in Los Angeles.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Musk wrote, referring to Eliezer Yudkowsky, an AI researcher who has sounded the alarm on AI superintelligence posing a threat to humanity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
On the morning before his final Governor’s Fishing Opener in the title role, Tim Walz stood on the Stillwater waterfront, posing for myriad pictures and doing interviews with the community’s iconic Lift Bridge and the bluffs of Wisconsin behind him.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Belkin was also photographed days earlier, on April 23, posing on a boat while wearing the signature swimsuit.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 May 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
Verb
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The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Reports indicate that significant numbers of voters are only now tuning into the campaign as the June primary election approaches, suggesting the race has struggled to maintain sustained engagement or generate early momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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But as of last month, the FDA has twice opted not to approve RP1, puzzling researchers and worrying drug developers.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
2 May 2026
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Alvarado, however, continued a puzzling trend.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Also on the call sheet is Kathryn Hahn, hailed for her recent works in Agatha All Along and The Studio, and who is playing the duplicitous Mother Gothel.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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After backing out of an agreement to trade first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 for Crosby, DeCosta was decried as dishonorable, dirty and duplicitous, especially after Baltimore signed another accomplished edge rusher, Trey Hendrickson, to a free-agent deal the following day.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The already acrimonious relationship continued to sour amid a protracted and bitter legal battle, and as Dan started dating Kolkena, before eventually proposing to her.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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In 2009, Prince Daniel broke with Swedish tradition by proposing to Princess Victoria with a diamond ring.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The slow starts are baffling to Becht.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As the castle’s internal order collapses under the weight of a string of baffling crimes, Araki strikes a fragile alliance with Kuroda Kanbei – a razor-minded captive languishing in his own dungeon – in a race to root out a traitor before Oda’s army closes in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Seems extremely hypocritical, no?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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China Grill is a stunner with its walls of glass offering up a 360-degree view and a triangular atrium ceiling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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