as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in shows
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 poses
Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
However, surveillance software can bring its own problems and poses risks to student privacy.
—Sharon Lurye, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Eric Haan, director of the Stellantis Poissy plant, poses for a portrait next to cars at the Stellantis multinational car manufacturer’s plant in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 15, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel’s military operations in Lebanon are necessary to eliminate the threat that Hezbollah poses to Israel.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Health officials say the virus can be deadly but poses a low risk to the public.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Health experts say the current outbreak poses little risk to the general public.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The combination of the AI boom and the energy crisis poses a unique challenge for governments on how to reconcile an increasingly fractured economy.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The case also poses a key test for the state’s referendum process.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Finalists not only have to demonstrate their dance skills, but are tested on their knowledge of football, public-speaking talent and fitness — pushups, situps, plank poses.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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
The biggest stars are ready to strike their best poses on the steps of the Met for fashion’s biggest night.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Verb
Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
However, surveillance software can bring its own problems and poses risks to student privacy.
—Sharon Lurye, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Eric Haan, director of the Stellantis Poissy plant, poses for a portrait next to cars at the Stellantis multinational car manufacturer’s plant in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 15, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel’s military operations in Lebanon are necessary to eliminate the threat that Hezbollah poses to Israel.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Health officials say the virus can be deadly but poses a low risk to the public.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Health experts say the current outbreak poses little risk to the general public.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The combination of the AI boom and the energy crisis poses a unique challenge for governments on how to reconcile an increasingly fractured economy.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The case also poses a key test for the state’s referendum process.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Noun
With just a few months remaining in his governorship, Newsom’s ability to bend the Legislature to his will is fading, so the question his new budget poses is whether legislators will go along.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
But the unresolved questions about the risks AI poses for job losses, mental health issues and even humanity’s extinction served as a backdrop for the proceedings, with protesters decrying both Musk and Altman becoming a regular presence outside the federal courthouse.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Researchers have therefore been scrambling to quantify what risk all that smoke poses for human health.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
In April 2021, Borelli and McCreary hit their best poses in their protective gear on set.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Finalists not only have to demonstrate their dance skills, but are tested on their knowledge of football, public-speaking talent and fitness — pushups, situps, plank poses.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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
The biggest stars are ready to strike their best poses on the steps of the Met for fashion’s biggest night.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The lineage of these hybrids traces back to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island, a discovery that still puzzles scientists today.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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While everyone else puzzles it over, Coe is already on his way to the multi-faith ceremony at Abbotsfield, where Mayor Jaffrey is joining other mourners to honor the 11 people killed in the assault that opened the season.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So these shows are very healthy relative to a lot of other media.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The move to Netflix is part of an expansion of the streamer’s live event programming which has seen a push with live sports such as boxing and wrestling (WWE Raw), live stand-up comedy specials and awards shows, including SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Nobody ever confuses two white NASCAR drivers!—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The odor masks the scent of animals' preferred vegetables and confuses insect pests, including aphids, carrot flies, cabbage worms and loopers, spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Berenger, a character who appears in different guises in several of his plays, is Ionesco’s version of Everyman.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, audiences have seen the Negotiator under many guises, like a martial arts expert, a cowboy, and even a mariachi musician.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Multiple baffles within the bladder help keep the liquid from sloshing around excessively, while a wide waterproof zipper across the top makes for easy filling, cleaning, and adding of electrolytes.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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This baffles and outrages Angela, a protective mom who, with other parents, pushes back against Gabor using her math classroom as a forum for introducing the outside world’s worst actions.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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