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adjective

as in pretending

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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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Such behavior is often in response to crypto companies like BlockFi, Celsius and FTX filing for bankruptcy and posing investors with the possibility of losing money if that happens, Walter said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Another snapshot captured the former reality star posing barefoot on a dock overlooking the water. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Those attacks also involved vishing techniques and even in some cases featured individuals entering corporate offices posing at IT workers, the post said. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 But their use has been limited because their exhaust vents aim heat downward, posing a risk to the South Lawn grass. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Julian took advantage of the whole experience and donned the helmet and flack jacket, while Alina was happier posing in her civilian garb for pictures. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Anyone who encounters a bear behaving aggressively or posing an immediate threat to public safety should call 911. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The photos include Saint posing with his mom and showing off his soccer skills. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Jayden Evans, 25, of Middle River, and Vernon Crowfey III, 32, of Baltimore, were arrested last month after a video surfaced showing women posing with exotic animals, including snakes and monkeys, at Towson Town Center. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 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
  • Lê Shackelford said the store’s busiest day came about a week after the World Cup had left town — suggesting that the market’s best days would come after the influx of visitors to the city.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar would go on to wrestle his last two matches of his career against Oba, with Michael Cole openly suggesting that Lesnar’s SummerSlam loss could be the final match of Brock’s career.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • That made the league’s scheduling decision especially puzzling.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This stingray is currently known from only two drainage systems, the Demerara River and the río Guanare which is… puzzling, to say the least, as these systems are not obviously connected in modern hydrology.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of puzzling
Adjective
  • The more beautiful a woman, the more likely her exterior attributes displayed a duplicitous nature.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Even actors whose roles have limited scope, like Zendaya, Nyong’o, Hawkins and Mia Goth as Penelope’s duplicitous maid, register as vital presences.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of duplicitous
Verb
  • As an alternative, the city is proposing to phase in the increases over five years.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Before proposing solutions, map every stakeholder’s interests.
    — Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 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
  • Some players cited the league’s partnerships with sports betting companies as hypocritical or even laying the foundation for this sort of scandal.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • Amendments placed on the ballot by lawmakers would still need only a statewide majority — a distinction critics call hypocritical.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of hypocritical
Verb
  • Wearing a mask can help prevent transmission of respiratory diseases like Covid-19 by offering a buffer against infectious particles, the CDC says.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of offering

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