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Definition of postnext
chiefly British

post

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noun (2)

post

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noun (3)

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)

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of post
Noun
Trump has also actively traded in multiple companies whose stock prices have been impacted by his posts on social media. Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 2 July 2026 In a message to parents Superintendent Anika Perkins said the district and board members were made aware of Bean’s post, according to an email a parent shared with the Star-Telegram. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Verb
Outside hospitals, temporary shelters and makeshift morgues, families post photographs of missing relatives and circulating their names on social media in hopes that someone may have information about their fate. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 The yellow metal posted its worst quarter in 13 years in the three months to June, and is still trading at a discount of around 22% from an all-time high of over $5,300 reached in January. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for post
Recent Examples of Synonyms for post
Noun
  • Post offices will, however, be open on Friday, July 3 and mail delivery will occur as normal.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
    Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
    Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and wrote the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • United is a staple of the gossip column and so supporters must take any reporting about transfer targets linked to their club with a pinch of salt.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The agency recently published a draft of a new plan to address the safety of train crossings in Missouri.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Afterpay data published last year in Fortune found that more than half of Gen Z consumers report an aversion to credit cards, with 63% switching to alternative payment methods as a result — making BNPL the de facto checkout tool for the generation Amazon most wants to own.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri detail the working relationship between the two companies and how that synergy has led to ongoing success.
    Karla Cote, Variety, 30 June 2026
  • The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
    Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026

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“Post.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/post. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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