as in mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
the post always comes at tea time
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as in jobs
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 positions
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 places
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 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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as in publishes
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 announces
to make known openly or publicly
posted the students' grades
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Recent Examples of posts
Matthew Kelly
updated June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
There is no protective infrastructure like concrete blocks, or even plastic posts, and bicyclists often travel in a narrow strip of street between lines of parked cars and traffic.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The governor and his aides last year started responding to Trump’s conduct with their own brash posts on social media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 June 2026
At least five people were killed and 28 people injured by the strikes on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in posts to social media.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Pridefest offers its own solution Pridefest members said there was no need to all be vying for the same lamp posts.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
OutKick founder Clay Travis responded to Hill's claim in a series of posts on Sunday.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Antar’s body was located later that day, according to subsequent posts from the Defense Authority.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Eve Samples, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Following public backlash Leah Marie Talabi made her Instagram account private, then temporarily deleted it, though the sisters’ joint account on TikTok still posts regularly.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Pratt frequently posts videos discussing local issues, responding to critics and sharing campaign updates.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
His Department of Homeland Security regularly posts photos of people being deported, emphasizing and celebrating their shackles.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Hegseth frequently posts images and videos of himself working out on social media.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Barbasheva often posts photos from her husband's games.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The zoo frequently posts portraits of her on its Instagram page.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Noun
Authorities have not officially released the names of victims, but Fischer was identified in social media posts by family and friends.
—Matthew Kelly
updated June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
There is no protective infrastructure like concrete blocks, or even plastic posts, and bicyclists often travel in a narrow strip of street between lines of parked cars and traffic.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The governor and his aides last year started responding to Trump’s conduct with their own brash posts on social media.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 June 2026
At least five people were killed and 28 people injured by the strikes on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in posts to social media.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 15 June 2026
Pridefest offers its own solution Pridefest members said there was no need to all be vying for the same lamp posts.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Meghan hosted a game night with some girlfriends at the couple's home in Montecito, California, as evidenced by one of her best friend's latest Instagram posts.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026
OutKick founder Clay Travis responded to Hill's claim in a series of posts on Sunday.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Antar’s body was located later that day, according to subsequent posts from the Defense Authority.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
—Eve Samples, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Following public backlash Leah Marie Talabi made her Instagram account private, then temporarily deleted it, though the sisters’ joint account on TikTok still posts regularly.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In Lebanon, a look-alike delivery driver posts satirical videos and pranks unsuspecting residents, showing the fear Adraee inspires.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Pratt frequently posts videos discussing local issues, responding to critics and sharing campaign updates.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
His Department of Homeland Security regularly posts photos of people being deported, emphasizing and celebrating their shackles.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Hegseth frequently posts images and videos of himself working out on social media.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Barbasheva often posts photos from her husband's games.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The zoo frequently posts portraits of her on its Instagram page.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posts
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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
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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
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Courts are also deciding lawsuits over whether workers were illegally fired in retaliation for doing their jobs under previous administrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Musiala often operates in advanced central positions, giving him multiple routes to fantasy returns.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Combined with higher interest rates on pause (and the potential for them to be hiked higher later this year), softening wages and household debt at a record high, this week's news underscores the importance of storing your money in safe and profitable places.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The result feels less like a collection of furniture and objects and more like a record of the people and places dear to the family.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The company’s medical affairs team publishes the trial results in a top-tier journal, corporate communication issues a press release, and its commercial teams train sales representatives on key messages to communicate to doctors.—
Ivy Buche,
Harvard Business Review,
12 June 2026
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Each and every week, when Billboard publishes its charts again, Blackpink singer Jennie makes history in one form or another.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Isar raises funding, announces new launch date.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The Social Security Administration typically announces the COLA for the following year in October, and the change is based on third-quarter data.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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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