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Definition of postsnext
plural of post, chiefly British

posts

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noun (2)

plural of post

posts

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noun (3)

plural of post
as in columns
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure hung the hammock between a tree and a post in the fence

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posts

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of post

posts

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of post
as in stations
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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posts

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verb (3)

present tense third-person singular of post
as in addresses
to send through the postal system be sure to post the letter this afternoon

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Recent Examples of posts
Noun
Later that day, Judge Newman questioned Crosby in his chambers about the Facebook posts and the anonymous e-mail. James Lasdun, New Yorker, 26 May 2026 But sometimes, those resurfaced posts — a photo of you and an ex, a post about a loss or hard time in your life — can trigger difficult feelings. Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 26 May 2026 Given the nature of today’s digital landscape—platforms rewarding frequent posts and followers seeking authenticity—documentaries covering young influencers are likely to have access to an extraordinary amount of clips, opening up narrative possibilities in the editing room. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer have all left their posts over the past three months—and now, so has Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 May 2026 The overnight strikes struck weapons storage facilities, command centers, observation posts and infrastructure sites, according to an Israeli military statement. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 Such posts have also suggested similar claims about Curry Barker, the 26-year-old filmmaker who helmed Focus Features’ recent breakout horror hit Obsession. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 The staircase is a floating composition of wood treads, steel posts and glass banisters. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 25 May 2026 In recent social media posts since Saturday’s announcement by Canadian law enforcement that McLean’s weeklong disappearance was being investigated as a homicide with the discovery of a body, some who knew the actor have been sharing their thoughts. Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Verb
Charlotte Five Guides The Charlotte Observer’s CharlotteFive team regularly posts food and drink stories, including round-ups. Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 Hospitality Online posts a variety of jobs within this industry. Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 In addition to voice acting, Winter has leaned into her love of cooking and frequently posts social media videos of her favorite recipes. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Serabeth Mullaney, a brand and community lead in San Francisco who posts as @synapticglories, said SideShift approached her last week about creating content for the Steyer campaign. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 Carroll also posts explainer videos showcasing his own conspiracy theory research with WEBB. Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 8 May 2026 Having retired in 2018, the 45-year-old regularly posts videos on social media of himself practising his touch at home in his native Bulgaria, and describes it as his best skill. Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Thank you to everyone who posts them! Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026 Jaya's mom, Shubhra Ramineni, is an influencer and cookbook author who posts about cooking and parenting online. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posts
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • The owner of a large plant distributor and nursery company, who asked not to be identified for fear that ICE would target the business, said Operation Midway Blitz led to fewer landscaping jobs and declining store traffic.
    Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Kalama says Imagineering was focused on how the various positions of pilot, gunner or engineer interact with one another.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
  • The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Before her death in Chicago at age 67, Cabrini founded 67 schools, orphanages, hospitals, convents and places of worship in North and South America.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • My right leg was broken in three places which required surgical repair and a permanent titanium rod implanted along my tibia bone.
    Michael Miller, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia took the fad to record-setting new heights on March 5, 1974, when 600 or so naked folks ran past the historic columns on campus while a crowd of about 1,500 people cheered them on.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
  • Second of two columns on transformation in defense technology and manufacturing.
    David Ignatius, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Of the three pop-focused airplay tallies that the company publishes every week, the Adult Contemporary roster is the slowest-moving of the bunch.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • The Miami Herald publishes a story about Levine’s ties to Epstein.
    Shirsho Dasgupta May 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
  • Featuring an impressive cast of unknowns and a fluid style that captures them with both lyricism and verisimilitude, this winner of the Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize announces the arrival of a formidable new talent.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Posts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posts. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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