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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as in pretending
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Recent Examples of posing
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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The Balloon Boy hoax would seem to have all the right elements for a revisitation: a hapless, alleged victim (6-year-old Falcon Heene), sky-high danger (the balloon reached about 7,000 feet), daringly duplicitous parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene), and a national profile that gripped audiences.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Along comes Brian’s duplicitous ex-wife Debrah (Taja V. Simpson), his nerdy son BJ (Jermaine Harris) and the groom Zavier (Xavier Smalls).—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s no question which member of Congress put on the year’s most hypocritical legislative performance.—
Carl P. Leubsdorf,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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There’s just this hypocritical system in which there is demand for immigrant labor in many industries, along with demonization of these very contributors.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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