as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
the post always comes at tea time
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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 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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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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Recent Examples of post
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
At press time all the 25 films in the two main pitch sections- – Last Push’ for titles in post, and ‘Films to Come’ for titles in pre-production – were available for world distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 4 June 2026
Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
No one understands that better than a Reddit user who recently posted their prolific rose garden online, which features nearly 100 rose bushes in multiple colors and sizes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Then, in post, Miramax quietly hired another editor to recut the film linearly.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
At press time all the 25 films in the two main pitch sections- – Last Push’ for titles in post, and ‘Films to Come’ for titles in pre-production – were available for world distribution.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 4 June 2026
Verb
His administration has killed more than 200 people on board various boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, then posted memes celebrating the strikes.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
No one understands that better than a Reddit user who recently posted their prolific rose garden online, which features nearly 100 rose bushes in multiple colors and sizes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for post
Noun
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Across the lobby, Leda looked up from the stack of mail in her hands and smiled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Kory Kantenga, head of economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, explained how the high prices consumers are seeing at gas pumps may affect their teenager’s ability to land a job at their local grocer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Noun
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This is at least the third time since September 2024 that state media has published photos of Kim inspecting a uranium enrichment or nuclear material production facility.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Videos published online and geolocated by NBC News showed a blazing fire inside the airport, surrounded by debris and heavy smoke as people ran for cover.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The pair announced their engagement in August 2025, and their wedding date was revealed in April.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The company behind several iconic series announced its next remake in the Resident Evil franchise.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Joe O’Connor, assistant director at TSM, detailed some deals that have been completed this year or are still delayed after years.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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In the courtroom gallery, family members of the victims dabbed away tears as a prosecutor detailed the final moments of almost 100 people who died after using the lethal products purchased from Law.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Players wear social justice messages, speak openly on political issues, and frequently use their platforms to advocate for social causes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The prosecutor claimed in court that Brooten accessed his Facebook account, read his conversations with other women, saved copies of the messages in a folder and also accessed Facebook's blocking settings, the newspaper reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Post.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/post. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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