as in pretending
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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posing
Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Hydrogen is highly energetic and easy to ignite, posing the risk of an explosion if too much aggregates in one area.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Coiling a long extension cord can melt the insulation, posing a fire risk.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Iran war is reshaping global flight paths, posing a threat to Southeast Asia’s key tourism sector.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
While posing for photos outside of the Louvre Museum, some noticed what appeared to be a thin gold wedding band on that finger, while her engagement ring wasn't worn.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The 49-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a photo of herself posing on the shore in a strapless blue bikini with the ocean behind her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In today’s case, by claiming that the Iranian regime was posing an imminent threat to the United States, the president can more easily circumvent congressional approval for military action and then turn to Congress after the fact if further action is needed.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The same week, he was also featured on the cover of GQ, posing shirtless in one photo while holding an alligator in another.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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In a new Instagram post, costume designer Mona May shared a behind-the-scenes photo posing with the couple at a screeing of Chalamet's film Marty Supreme.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Hydrogen is highly energetic and easy to ignite, posing the risk of an explosion if too much aggregates in one area.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Coiling a long extension cord can melt the insulation, posing a fire risk.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Iran war is reshaping global flight paths, posing a threat to Southeast Asia’s key tourism sector.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
While posing for photos outside of the Louvre Museum, some noticed what appeared to be a thin gold wedding band on that finger, while her engagement ring wasn't worn.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The 49-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a photo of herself posing on the shore in a strapless blue bikini with the ocean behind her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In today’s case, by claiming that the Iranian regime was posing an imminent threat to the United States, the president can more easily circumvent congressional approval for military action and then turn to Congress after the fact if further action is needed.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The same week, he was also featured on the cover of GQ, posing shirtless in one photo while holding an alligator in another.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
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There can be no more pretending, briefing or hiding.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sailing aboard The Hispaniola, Jim and Bess are caught between the charming, terrifying pirate Long John Silver, and the debonair, duplicitous British agent Aaron Graham.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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In his account, an international order run by a single power would hinder Russia and produce needless conflict, especially when that power was as self-serving and duplicitous as America.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The permanent observer of the 22-nation Arab League, Maged Abdelaziz, suggested Israel was being hypocritical in justifying its military attack by saying it was intended to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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