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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as in pretending
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Recent Examples of posing
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Terrorist groups have historically shown interest in exploiting biological agents as weapons, posing a grave risk to public health, national security and economic stability.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The actress has been on a few beaches posing in bikinis as of late, living her best life.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
In the video, an individual in an orange jacket can be seen sitting on the rocks, close to the water, at the side of the beach, posing for a photo while another tourist in a red jacket and another in a white one stand close by taking pictures.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The fire was first reported by Drop Site News, who uncovered two photos appearing to show IDF troops posing in front of burning structures at the Sheikh Aljin sewage plant to the southeast of Gaza City.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Her last Instagram post, on April 11, was a National Pet Day message from Keaton and her pooch posing at home with organic biscuits from her Keaton Collection with the home goods company Hudson Grace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Terrorist groups have historically shown interest in exploiting biological agents as weapons, posing a grave risk to public health, national security and economic stability.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The actress has been on a few beaches posing in bikinis as of late, living her best life.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
In the video, an individual in an orange jacket can be seen sitting on the rocks, close to the water, at the side of the beach, posing for a photo while another tourist in a red jacket and another in a white one stand close by taking pictures.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The fire was first reported by Drop Site News, who uncovered two photos appearing to show IDF troops posing in front of burning structures at the Sheikh Aljin sewage plant to the southeast of Gaza City.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Her last Instagram post, on April 11, was a National Pet Day message from Keaton and her pooch posing at home with organic biscuits from her Keaton Collection with the home goods company Hudson Grace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Earlier this week, the reality TV star shared photos on Instagram of herself posing in nothing but glitter and a crown.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Terrorist groups have historically shown interest in exploiting biological agents as weapons, posing a grave risk to public health, national security and economic stability.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The actress has been on a few beaches posing in bikinis as of late, living her best life.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
In the video, an individual in an orange jacket can be seen sitting on the rocks, close to the water, at the side of the beach, posing for a photo while another tourist in a red jacket and another in a white one stand close by taking pictures.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The fire was first reported by Drop Site News, who uncovered two photos appearing to show IDF troops posing in front of burning structures at the Sheikh Aljin sewage plant to the southeast of Gaza City.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Her last Instagram post, on April 11, was a National Pet Day message from Keaton and her pooch posing at home with organic biscuits from her Keaton Collection with the home goods company Hudson Grace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Earlier this week, the reality TV star shared photos on Instagram of herself posing in nothing but glitter and a crown.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Terrorist groups have historically shown interest in exploiting biological agents as weapons, posing a grave risk to public health, national security and economic stability.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The actress has been on a few beaches posing in bikinis as of late, living her best life.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
In the video, an individual in an orange jacket can be seen sitting on the rocks, close to the water, at the side of the beach, posing for a photo while another tourist in a red jacket and another in a white one stand close by taking pictures.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The fire was first reported by Drop Site News, who uncovered two photos appearing to show IDF troops posing in front of burning structures at the Sheikh Aljin sewage plant to the southeast of Gaza City.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Her last Instagram post, on April 11, was a National Pet Day message from Keaton and her pooch posing at home with organic biscuits from her Keaton Collection with the home goods company Hudson Grace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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For example, the Europeans have been unwilling to confiscate frozen Russian assets to raise more money for Ukraine, earning duplicitous praise from the Kremlin.—
VERONICA ANGHEL,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Avengers: Endgame (2019), Redford reprised his role as Alexander Pierce, a duplicitous S.H.I.E.L.D. official first introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, his latest mistake is very hypocritical and raises some questions about double standards in his coaching.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most of these hypocritical legislators are near the completion of their involvement in the Capitol thanks to term limits.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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