as in pretending
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to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posing
Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
In 2012, Amazon sponsored the gala and the tech titan held the honorific, posing with the likes of Wintour, Miuccia Prada and Carey Mulligan.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Additionally, all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, posing a risk to pets, children, and wildlife.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The daughter of Paltrow and her ex Chris Martin could be seen posing in her graduation cap and gown alongside her friends before her upcoming graduation from Vanderbilt University in May.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Kennedy, according to the former, further flew under the radar by not posing for photos during the event, which was also attended by Martha Stewart, Iman, Lionel Richie, Donatella Versace, Karlie Kloss and more.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Kelly’s final Instagram post was from November of last year, posing with family members.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The one who will sign autographs for hours, posing for pictures with little kids.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Social media posts, showing Soleimani Afshar posing for glamour shots and photos of Hosseiny in a similar vein, were published by numerous news outlets.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
In 2012, Amazon sponsored the gala and the tech titan held the honorific, posing with the likes of Wintour, Miuccia Prada and Carey Mulligan.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Additionally, all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, posing a risk to pets, children, and wildlife.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The daughter of Paltrow and her ex Chris Martin could be seen posing in her graduation cap and gown alongside her friends before her upcoming graduation from Vanderbilt University in May.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Kennedy, according to the former, further flew under the radar by not posing for photos during the event, which was also attended by Martha Stewart, Iman, Lionel Richie, Donatella Versace, Karlie Kloss and more.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Kelly’s final Instagram post was from November of last year, posing with family members.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The gathering concluded with Johnson posing for photos with well-wishers and taking a tour of the building.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The one who will sign autographs for hours, posing for pictures with little kids.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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There can be no more pretending, briefing or hiding.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their duplicitous conduct during negotiations is countered by the cold honesty of Iranian missiles.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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How hypocritical that of me, Amy, and Gretchen, the only one married is me.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s not just awkward; that’s hypocritical.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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