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
Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Merrill, the Padres’ starting center fielder and a 2024 All-Star, spent five hours at Cliffridge Park in La Jolla on June 25 throwing fly balls to 6- to 13-year-olds and interacting and posing for photos with them.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Law Roach, who curated Zendaya's look, later shared a video of the actress posing on the red carpet.
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Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Swiping through the rest of the personal snapshots, the sisters are seen over the years enjoying ice cream cones on a New York City stoop, hugging, sharing a swing, practicing ballet, and posing with their famous mother backstage at Cinderella on Broadway.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
And no visit is complete without posing like Balzac in the classic Rodin sculpture.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Dior gown that Dovima wore while posing between elephants for Richard Avedon was a Saint Laurent design.
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Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Witherspoon wrote alongside a photo of her posing with Deacon in his cap and gown.
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Valentine Ulgu-Servant,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Merrill, the Padres’ starting center fielder and a 2024 All-Star, spent five hours at Cliffridge Park in La Jolla on June 25 throwing fly balls to 6- to 13-year-olds and interacting and posing for photos with them.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Law Roach, who curated Zendaya's look, later shared a video of the actress posing on the red carpet.
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Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Swiping through the rest of the personal snapshots, the sisters are seen over the years enjoying ice cream cones on a New York City stoop, hugging, sharing a swing, practicing ballet, and posing with their famous mother backstage at Cinderella on Broadway.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
And no visit is complete without posing like Balzac in the classic Rodin sculpture.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Dior gown that Dovima wore while posing between elephants for Richard Avedon was a Saint Laurent design.
—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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There can be no more pretending, briefing or hiding.
Verb
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
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And the performances from South Korea at the World Cup so far have been puzzling, given the talent at manager Hong Myung-bo’s disposal.
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In 2015, scientists first described a tiny and puzzling species of hominin from an unusually rich cache of fossils found at a site known as Dinaledi Chamber within the cave system.
Adjective
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Infiltrate a swanky New York law firm that may be duplicitous in the opioid crisis, an epidemic that also happens to have taken the life of her daughter.
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The takeaway, then, isn’t that students are duplicitous and depraved or that technology has eroded their moral core.
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The system is due to expire in March 2027, but the European Commission is proposing that it be extended by a year.
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Newsom is also proposing a national public equity fund, giving Americans a stake in economic gains generated by artificial intelligence companies.
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The Illinois numbers, especially this year’s, are baffling experts.
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For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.
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There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.
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Earlier this month, Matsui’s campaign came after Vang for taking corporate donations from Sacramento-area businesses during her city council campaigns, implying that Vang’s vows to not accept money from corporate PACs in her congressional bid is hypocritical.
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Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
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Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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