posts 1 of 6

plural of post, chiefly British

posts

2 of 6

noun (2)

plural of post

posts

3 of 6

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

4 of 6

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of post

posts

5 of 6

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

6 of 6

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
After Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the Conference League final in May — a game in which Pino saw a free kick crash against both posts — Sunday’s World Cup win will be the pinnacle of Pino’s career. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026 In addition to her blog posts, Baldwin has begun hosting tours of Blake Street Cemetery, to share her research, and clean up days to remove weeds and litter from around the headstones. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 Throughout the World Cup, however, her content has been focused largely on soccer, with the influencer sharing photos of herself supporting her beau at games, posts celebrating his wins and other content from her travels in the United States. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Finally, there was the matter of Pollak himself, whose hyperactive social posts could come across as cringe, leaving many, including some inside Coinbase, to see him as high on his own supply. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026 By then the memos inside the big banks will matter more than the posts about them. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Nothing adds to the backyard magic like the soft glow of string lights, and these durable iron posts are the perfect way to hang them. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Subsequent after-show additions to her Instagram Story included re-posts of audience member IGs with photos and brief video clips of the Hacks actor taking her bows at curtain to a standing ovation. Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026 Public social media posts identify the pair as grandfather and grandson. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Verb
At that time, YouTube’s social-media presence consisted of a handful of Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook posts a day, written and deployed by an agency, at arm’s length. Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 Trump regularly posts official communications first on Truth Social, making his account a must-follow for Wall Street firms and news organizations that track the presidency. Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Wisconsin posts annual report cards for private schools participating in the state’s voucher program, using test scores and other measures to gauge whether the school is meeting expectations. Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 YouTube comedian Bo Burnham directs this empathetic portrait of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), an insecure adolescent who posts motivational vlogs on YouTube while privately struggling with her self-image and burgeoning sexuality. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Finally, if companies like Hilton are going to investigate and fire every employee who posts something vile online, the workforce could become noticeably thinner. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 The Katy, Texas, native has hunted everything from deer to alligator and posts pictures of his trophies on Instagram. Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Kevin Fredericks, who posts under the moniker KevOnStage, isn't afraid to flood the zone. Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026 The admissions board posts public minutes on its website, but those take at least weeks to be uploaded after a meeting. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 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
  • The operation is expected to create 40 direct jobs and around 150 indirect positions across animation, post-production, sound, translation, distribution, licensing, merchandising and legal services.
    Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The filing was made at the behest of a creditor, according to German news platform NDR, identified as the Minjob-Zentrale, the government agency in charge of registering the country’s part-time jobs and collecting social security contributions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Previously, exempt level positions were to be posted no fewer than 10 business days, which has now been removed from the policy.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Many places sell Taylor Farms produce, including Publix, Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, according to Taylor Farms’ website.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • The footer is the heavy concrete foundation pad in the ground supporting the ride’s columns and beams that hold the track up.
    Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Pinta hosted card-writing parties and spread the word on social media and through my columns and, all told, sent out around 2,100 cards that year.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Biogen may gain more momentum after the biotech publishes new data from its latest investigational drug treatment trials, according to Truist Securities.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • By comparison, a typical imprint publishes 12 to 15 new books each year.
    Ali Jackson-Jolley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The final list of eligible vehicles won’t be known until California announces the participating companies.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Sacramento launches curbside garbage inspections, and a beloved Oak Park ice cream shop announces its closing.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 July 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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