as in mail
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
the post always comes at tea time
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
selling lemonade was my post at the church fair
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as in place
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
she's held a number of teaching posts at local colleges
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as in to publish
to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place
the student organizations generally post their announcements on the campus bulletin board
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
posted the students' grades
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Recent Examples of post
Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 July 2025
The post was a calm image that’s minimal yet commanding, with clean typography and a modern monochrome palette that suggests both intellectual depth and style authority.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 29 July 2025
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Roberts was also featured in a video posted by Giants of Africa, in which the broadcast journalist delivers an inspiring message to young campers.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Noun
The post included a video of Sandler talking about Boyce at one of the non-profit organization's events, as well as a photo of the pair in Grown Ups.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 29 July 2025
The post was a calm image that’s minimal yet commanding, with clean typography and a modern monochrome palette that suggests both intellectual depth and style authority.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 29 July 2025
Verb
In a statement posted to social media, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said his office is closely monitoring the explosion and is coordinating with local responders, law enforcement and state partners.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Roberts was also featured in a video posted by Giants of Africa, in which the broadcast journalist delivers an inspiring message to young campers.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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“Post.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/post. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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