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
Lola Murti, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Meg Ryan strips down to her bra and also poses in a sequined dress and statement jewelry for a new photoshoot.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Breezy Johnson poses with her gold medal.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Her candidacy poses the most serious threat yet to Bass, who for the last year has faced bruising criticism over her handling of the devastating Palisades fire.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
On paper, at least, Disney has set up D’Amaro and Walden to navigate the many pitfalls such a scenario poses by giving the new CEO and chief creative officer roles that are distinct and complementary.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Italian actress Isabella Ferrari poses for a photographer before the Giorgio Armani collection show at Milan's Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2026, at the Pinacoteca di Brera Museum in Milan on September 28, 2025.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Melissa moves up to Division I and instantly poses a challenge to the likes of Lone Star and Frisco Reedy in District 5-5A.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
De Witte emphasized that the bacterium poses no risk to humans or food safety and said the industry has invested heavily in vaccine research.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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 reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Exposure to cold poses another major danger.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
According to the team, the process began by generating a library of collision-free, kinematically feasible grasp poses, since grasping requirements directly influence finger placement and crawling performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Critics worry the $300-million complex poses espionage and surveillance risks, particularly its proximity to underground fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive financial data.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
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Bravo said that as artificial intelligence poses a threat to software companies on a technical basis, domain experience becomes more valuable.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Meg Ryan strips down to her bra and also poses in a sequined dress and statement jewelry for a new photoshoot.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Breezy Johnson poses with her gold medal.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Her candidacy poses the most serious threat yet to Bass, who for the last year has faced bruising criticism over her handling of the devastating Palisades fire.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
On paper, at least, Disney has set up D’Amaro and Walden to navigate the many pitfalls such a scenario poses by giving the new CEO and chief creative officer roles that are distinct and complementary.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Italian actress Isabella Ferrari poses for a photographer before the Giorgio Armani collection show at Milan's Fashion Week Womenswear Spring / Summer 2026, at the Pinacoteca di Brera Museum in Milan on September 28, 2025.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Melissa moves up to Division I and instantly poses a challenge to the likes of Lone Star and Frisco Reedy in District 5-5A.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
De Witte emphasized that the bacterium poses no risk to humans or food safety and said the industry has invested heavily in vaccine research.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Which means the deepest challenge AI poses may not be to jobs at all.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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 reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Exposure to cold poses another major danger.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
According to the team, the process began by generating a library of collision-free, kinematically feasible grasp poses, since grasping requirements directly influence finger placement and crawling performance.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Critics worry the $300-million complex poses espionage and surveillance risks, particularly its proximity to underground fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive financial data.
—Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pop singer Demi Lovato has canceled five shows on their upcoming tour, including a Ball Arena concert, and pushed back the start date due to concerns about their health.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Populism in all its guises surfaces problems but rarely solves them.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Because authenticity weighs less than facades.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Street art from Latino/a and Indigenous painters covers more and more facades every day.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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