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
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The company's success, and products like its Lakehouse database, pose a threat to incumbents in the enterprise space, including Oracle.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
While the dress had a floor-length, flowing skirt that concealed her shoes in some poses, Hathaway wore the Roger Vivier Viv’ Choc platform sandals in a lustrous black satin.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Verb
The museum’s statement does not indicate that there will be any public release of the report or any forum for members of the community to respond to the statement and pose questions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The company's success, and products like its Lakehouse database, pose a threat to incumbents in the enterprise space, including Oracle.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Noun
Since Pennywise needed to be physically active, Sequeira introduced an underlying stretch component so Skarsgård could extend his arms and perform extreme poses.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
While the dress had a floor-length, flowing skirt that concealed her shoes in some poses, Hathaway wore the Roger Vivier Viv’ Choc platform sandals in a lustrous black satin.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pose
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Most recently, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has suggested that surrogacy is human trafficking and constitutes modern-day slavery.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Iran’s ambassador to China has also suggested the communist state could play a powerful mediator role between Washington and Tehran.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Three cases were reported earlier this week, long after the typical growing season for the mushrooms behind the illnesses, leaving public health officials and mycologists puzzled about why the poisonings have been so widespread and what is causing the trend.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The Boeing order is especially puzzling as China is rolling out its indigenous C919 passenger aircraft with great fanfare.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has proposed a temporary suspension of the gas tax to help offset consumer strain.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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In 1994 theoretical computer scientist Peter Shor, now at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, proposed that a hypothetical quantum computer could use this property to crack RSA encryption.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Winners are chosen by a mix of votes from the two, translated into points by a system confusing even to Eurovision fans.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Cassidy complained Friday that the new primary system enacted last year was confusing voters by requiring them to ask for a partisan ballot instead of the previous all-party primary that had been in place.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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Stay in a Former Warehouse Meantime, Gibson’s Warehouse is a boutique property with a history of its own, and one that dates to the early 1900s when this inn got its start as a warehouse with a brick façade.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This dual-purpose envelope combines functionality with expressive design, creating a facade that is both energy efficient and visually striking.—
Adam Williams
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The senior author of that study seemed as baffled by official reassurances as she, Tufekci added.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Offspinner Mehidy Hasan, however, produced an arm-ball to baffle Awais, who made 15 following his 103 in the first innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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