as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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Recent Examples of pose
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The singer and actress posed in a series of mirror selfies on Instagram rocking a deep plum purple set.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Everyone in the image, Cubs, Braves and fans alike, agreed to pose for photographs, later used as studies for the painting.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The singer and actress posed in a series of mirror selfies on Instagram rocking a deep plum purple set.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
In a Wednesday note, analysts at the bank acknowledged very real risks that generative AI poses to traditional software companies, including the threat of new tools and newer competition, which pressure prices.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pose
Noun
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The tour consisted of 83 shows and marked her first arena tour.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Underground work on the plaza is nearly complete and construction on the stairwells and brick facade for the parking garage is on track to be done by June 1, Brodigan said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene New Yorkers and return visitors will instantly recognize the nearly 40,000 plants cascading down the 18-story facade, breathing oxygen into the Midtown air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The government insisted his case had nothing to do with press freedom, saying the defendants used journalism as a guise to commit acts that harmed Hong Kong and China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both marques returned to the competition this year in new guises.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is not an e-bike; there are no pedals and, interestingly, no pretense of a bicycle categorization to blur regulatory lines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wang faces four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious injury, one count of kidnapping, and two counts of larceny over $1,200 by false pretense.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is something very classic about these acts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The act of measurement seemingly makes this hazy quantumness go away, replaced by something definite and more in line with our experience of classical reality.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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