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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
One photo shows Meghan and Harry together with Lili, while the second photo shows Lili posing alone outdoors.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Gomez donned her go-to rich chocolate locks while posing backstage in an Elizabethan-style dress and taking photos on a bridge with the London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Years later, a photo from that day emerged after Georgia beat Portugal at the 2024 European Championship in Germany — a pre-teen Kvaratskhelia, craning to be seen, posing alongside his hero.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The montage in question shows pictures of Shirilla flipping off the camera and posing in front of the mirror, as if that is paramount of quality of character.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
According to Jones, Ahlhauser spent about half an hour on the shoot, setting up klieg-like lights and posing the young woman on a gray box with a roll of newsprint.
—Jim Higgins, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
While posing for photos, Faris was joined by her 13-year-old son Jack, whom the actress shares with former husband Chris Pratt.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
One photo shows Meghan and Harry together with Lili, while the second photo shows Lili posing alone outdoors.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Gomez donned her go-to rich chocolate locks while posing backstage in an Elizabethan-style dress and taking photos on a bridge with the London Eye and Big Ben in the background.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Years later, a photo from that day emerged after Georgia beat Portugal at the 2024 European Championship in Germany — a pre-teen Kvaratskhelia, craning to be seen, posing alongside his hero.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
The montage in question shows pictures of Shirilla flipping off the camera and posing in front of the mirror, as if that is paramount of quality of character.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 May 2026
According to Jones, Ahlhauser spent about half an hour on the shoot, setting up klieg-like lights and posing the young woman on a gray box with a roll of newsprint.
—Jim Higgins, USA Today, 28 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
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But satellite images reviewed by CNN show how Iran has used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to counter those costly campaigns — suggesting that Tehran’s missile capabilities can’t be destroyed just by targeting tunnel entrances, experts said.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Police are investigating after puzzling footage posted online shows a group of men emerging from a manhole in Brooklyn early Friday morning.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Johnson insists that feels fine, so the loss of velocity is puzzling to the Angels.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The takeaway, then, isn’t that students are duplicitous and depraved or that technology has eroded their moral core.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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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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That would allow the city to completely reverse cuts in hours Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing at nine library branches and 24 rec centers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a sweeping overhaul to city rules governing renting, and landlords are already organizing against the effort aimed at giving tenants significant new powers and protections.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Though some of the recent playoff defeats have been baffling and call for self-evaluation within the organization, the culture has been a huge net positive overall.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Yet, the sense of cognitive dissonance that pervades this space can feel blindingly hypocritical.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The hotel occupies 12 floors of a 42-story tower, offering 277 guest rooms and suites along with 15,000 square feet of event space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was open to reporters, offering an opportunity to put the magnifying glass over a handful of key topics.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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