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adjective

as in pretending

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posing

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verb (1)

present participle of pose
as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer

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posing

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verb (2)

present participle of pose
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
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Nonetheless, the costs of intercepting incoming munitions could prove particularly high if targets are engaged over populated areas, with drones, defensive munitions and falling debris all posing risks to people and property on the ground. — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 Hickey is shown in a photo wearing camo while posing with four dead turkeys. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026 Hollyer also shared photos of the couple and friends posing in front of a flower arch and at dinner, seemingly moments after the proposal. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Another picture was a 2015 shot featuring the Queen and Prince Philip posing with Kate, William, Prince George and a baby Princess Charlotte at the Scottish estate. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 But Ukraine does not have long-range weapons that are precise and reliable enough to hit Russian airports without posing an undue risk to civilians, the official said. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Spitze could continue posing a danger in prison if officials are not careful, researcher Becca Spinks told the Washington Examiner. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 Summary Chicago Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is a legitimate contender for the 2026 National League MVP, with Shohei Ohtani posing the primary threat. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The accompanying teaser video shows the duo in argyle sweaters posing for a studio portrait that resembles the poster for Step Brothers. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
  1. pretending
  2. suggesting
  3. puzzling
  4. duplicitous
  5. proposing
  6. baffling
  7. hypocritical
  8. offering
Adjective
  • There can be no more pretending, briefing or hiding.
    — Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of pretending
Verb
  • Those compounds increased while the astronauts were in space, suggesting food was spending more time moving through their intestines, according to the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For accessories, those benefits did not explain performance, suggesting that gains arose mainly through cross-selling with destination products.
    — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • Shortstop Jeremy Peña’s puzzling decision not to attempt a throw home as the go-ahead run scored only exacerbated matters.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As the days get shorter and cooler, a simple evening spent puzzling, snacking, and talking may be exactly the kind of gathering everyone needs.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of puzzling
Adjective
  • Cypher probably is best known for his role as the politics-savvy and sometimes duplicitous Police Chief Fletcher Daniels in more than 70 episodes of NBC’s 1980s cop drama Hill Street Blues from 1981-87.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The more beautiful a woman, the more likely her exterior attributes displayed a duplicitous nature.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of duplicitous
Verb
  • The judge ordered parties to file a joint status report by Thursday proposing three dates and times for a hearing.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state and local officers who are trained and deputized to enforce federal immigration laws, according to a planning document published Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • Despite some protests about a dog contributing to the game, Buddy — clad in a bright blue jersey and two pairs of basketball kicks — scores baffling basket after baffling basket, leaving the other team shocked.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • While Loathe’s baffling compositional choices may jump out first, the album’s most glaring flaw is its production.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Definition of baffling
Adjective
  • There is something deeply hypocritical about discovering and using the language of women’s liberation only when your own status, reputation, or income is at stake.
    — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That some people in these industries, including those who are well paid, would look at our economy and seek out other ways of doing things is neither hypocritical nor surprising.
    — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypocritical
Verb
  • Today, many of those same routes have found a second life, carrying travelers through some of the West’s most spectacular scenery while offering a glimpse into Colorado’s storied past.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Since 1992, Anthropologie has been offering women an assortment of clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, bridal, furniture and more.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of offering

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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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