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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Testimony and evidence in the trial has not focused on race, but social media posts and protests outside the courthouse have divided along racial lines in a case where the victim was white and the defendant is Black.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Outside attention on the case spread, in part, over social media posts that amplified the killing in racial terms.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Many of his posts (and there were many) were positive responses to people who wanted to meet him after the game, often with their children.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
For the specific comment referenced, the police report includes the commenter’s Instagram username, which links to an account with five followers and zero posts.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Politicians and celebrities, including Beyoncé and Spike Lee, paid tribute in social media posts.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Previously, grid posts appeared chronologically on a user's profile page.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 June 2026
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
Chou often writes about art, or posts photos of art, on his Instagram.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
In addition, Instagram comments have been limited on posts, preventing the public from sharing their feedback on the cast's pages.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Testimony and evidence in the trial has not focused on race, but social media posts and protests outside the courthouse have divided along racial lines in a case where the victim was white and the defendant is Black.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Outside attention on the case spread, in part, over social media posts that amplified the killing in racial terms.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Many of his posts (and there were many) were positive responses to people who wanted to meet him after the game, often with their children.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
For the specific comment referenced, the police report includes the commenter’s Instagram username, which links to an account with five followers and zero posts.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Politicians and celebrities, including Beyoncé and Spike Lee, paid tribute in social media posts.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Previously, grid posts appeared chronologically on a user's profile page.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Verb
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
Chou often writes about art, or posts photos of art, on his Instagram.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 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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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Take inventory of your life this year, and let go of people, places and things that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, The Paris Review Daily, The Cut, Tin House, The Guardian, Guernica, The Normal School, The Poetry Foundation, Lambda Literary, and many other places.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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There’s no escaping the truth at the combine—the league measures these guys down to the quarter inch, and publishes the findings online for everyone to see.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Though Netflix ultimately publishes a data dump of all its viewership data across a six month span, its weekly lists inherently prop up Netflix’s (many) wins and hide its flops, even when Bloomberg not long ago reported that Netflix had one of its lowest viewing weeks ever recently.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Rhode announces new summer collection Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode announced its new summer collection to achieve a bronzy glow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Bone loss is one of those health risks that sneaks up quietly and then announces itself with a fracture.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 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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