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noun (1)

Definition of postnext
chiefly British
as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system the post always comes at tea time

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post

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noun (2)

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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged selling lemonade was my post at the church fair

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as in position
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain he wisely stayed at his post during the emergency

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as in place
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay she's held a number of teaching posts at local colleges

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post

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noun (3)

ˈpōst How to pronounce post (audio)
as in column
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure hung the hammock between a tree and a post in the fence

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post

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verb (1)

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as in to publish
to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place the student organizations generally post their announcements on the campus bulletin board

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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly posted the students' grades

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post

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verb (2)

as in to detail
to assign to a place or position the police are planning to post an officer outside the hospital room of the witness

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post

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verb (3)

as in to mail
to send through the postal system be sure to post the letter this afternoon

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Recent Examples of post
Noun
Researchers actually estimate that women lose five percent of their body water content post-menopause, so you get dehydrated easier and faster. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026 In a separate post, Watts shared the news of McCollough’s death and elaborated on his moment of reflection to his nearly half a million followers. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 The day after news of the un-renewal broke, Abdul-Mateen posted about it on Instagram. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for post
Recent Examples of Synonyms for post
  1. mail
  2. job
  3. position
  4. column
  5. publish
  6. announce
  7. detail
  8. message
Noun
  • State officials said the packages were bundled in a way that appeared to be legal mail from an attorney.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • More recently, county voters approved Measure B, a controversial initiative requiring voter identification, hand-counting ballots and sharply limiting vote-by-mail options.
    — Drew Askeland, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The court dismissed the case against her manager, who also lost his job.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • The vessel had switched off its AIS transponder, a marine radio device that broadcasts a ship’s identity, speed, course and position.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to the 10th, the Angels had only one runner in scoring position all night, in the second inning.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • There is now a new column in Ukrainian politics that is young, has experience of power and reform, and seeks to constantly remind Ukraine that its president has strayed outside of his original electoral mandate.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And as Salfino wrote in his Zero RB column, Mitchell was a lightning-quick signing by the Chargers the moment free agency opened, with John Harbaugh gushing about how dangerous RBs with Mitchell’s speed can be.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of column
Verb
  • Judge Carli Kierny, presiding over the case, has ruled the jury will be able to hear about the book Davis published and his previous police interviews.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • An investigative report is expected to be published publicly later this month.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Chubb is calling it a career, as the legendary Georgia running back announced his retirement on Instagram on Friday.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • The Athletic published a story detailing multiple investigations into Walter’s other businesses.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, shared a message with ABC News to mark her birthday.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 3rd House of Communication, so messages, errands, siblings, neighbors, or local logistics may shift quickly.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of message

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