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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Applying the same to retail traders, however, stretches the rule beyond its intent and poses more of a misclassification risk than a clear obligation.
—Robert Green, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While that legal threat came as a shocker to the couple during the Season 2 finale, the saga continues with an even more surprising proposition that not only poses a threat to the stability of their household but also forces them to confront the consequences of their actions.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The discovery poses new challenges for the mission, which will attempt to study and possibly touch down on the object.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
When incumbents know the other party poses no threat, their only concern is a primary challenge.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent researchhas found that lead in food and certain cooking items poses a risk to people and families.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
As Silver knows better than anyone, this sticky situation poses a serious risk to consumer faith in the Association.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Russia's drone incursion into Poland now poses an acid test for NATO and the European Union.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For the past decade, analysts have debated how much of a threat the clean energy transition poses to the oil and gas industry.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, finding a few poses that feel good in your body and are suitable for daily practice is enough to get started.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Usually, Meghan has posted photos of their children with their faces blurred out, or in poses where their face is unseen.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Research shows the inability to cool down overnight poses a great risk to mother and baby.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Neumann, a researcher at the University of Washington who also took part in the comments, said the administration’s report fits in with the evolving arguments of those who minimize the threats climate change poses.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Engagement photographers are probably studying the poses to mimic.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the snap, Robert poses outside a trailer alongside his mom, Terri, Bindi, Bindi's husband, Chandler Powell, and their daughter, Grace.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Applying the same to retail traders, however, stretches the rule beyond its intent and poses more of a misclassification risk than a clear obligation.
—Robert Green, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
While that legal threat came as a shocker to the couple during the Season 2 finale, the saga continues with an even more surprising proposition that not only poses a threat to the stability of their household but also forces them to confront the consequences of their actions.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The discovery poses new challenges for the mission, which will attempt to study and possibly touch down on the object.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
When incumbents know the other party poses no threat, their only concern is a primary challenge.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent researchhas found that lead in food and certain cooking items poses a risk to people and families.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
As Silver knows better than anyone, this sticky situation poses a serious risk to consumer faith in the Association.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Russia's drone incursion into Poland now poses an acid test for NATO and the European Union.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The pictures show the wide-eyed feline in a series of irresistible poses—lying on her back exposing her soft belly, sitting upright with her bright blue eyes gleaming, and playfully posing for the camera.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For the past decade, analysts have debated how much of a threat the clean energy transition poses to the oil and gas industry.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, finding a few poses that feel good in your body and are suitable for daily practice is enough to get started.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Usually, Meghan has posted photos of their children with their faces blurred out, or in poses where their face is unseen.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Research shows the inability to cool down overnight poses a great risk to mother and baby.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Neumann, a researcher at the University of Washington who also took part in the comments, said the administration’s report fits in with the evolving arguments of those who minimize the threats climate change poses.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Engagement photographers are probably studying the poses to mimic.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
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The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Work on the facades and interior will continue for several years, the church’s head of construction Esteve Camps said, but the goal is to finish building work in approximately a decade from now.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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