as in mails
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
the post always comes at tea time
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as in jobs
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 positions
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain
he wisely stayed at his post during the emergency
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as in places
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 columns
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
hung the hammock between a tree and a post in the fence
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as in publishes
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 announces
to make known openly or publicly
posted the students' grades
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Recent Examples of posts
Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS MIND IN THE GUTTER — More lewd posts surface from Dem candidate touting unusual behavior in bathrooms.
—FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
However, several posts on social media showed that some fans at the back of the stadium floor were at a disadvantage.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2026
The Aurora City Council on Monday corralled the city’s police force, instituting new rules that prohibit the department from publicizing booking photographs of suspects unless convicted and require city approval for all departmental social media posts and media releases.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The Aurora City Council passed a resolution on Monday night requiring the city manager to approve police posts, except in emergencies.
—Lisa Starke, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The posts are technically nonpartisan, but eight of the nine justices on the state Supreme Court were appointed by Republicans governors.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Repeatedly, these men fail, largely because posts like Rajala’s are considered opinions protected by the First Amendment and defamation laws in states like Illinois.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
One such study compared the effect of Generative AI on freelancers and found a 21% decrease in the number of job posts for automation-prone jobs related to writing and coding, compared to jobs requiring manual-intensive skills.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Serabeth Mullaney, a brand and community lead in San Francisco who posts as @synapticglories, said SideShift approached her last week about creating content for the Steyer campaign.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Carroll also posts explainer videos showcasing his own conspiracy theory research with WEBB.
—Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, frequently posts videos of polar plunges and tried cryotherapy in 2017, spending minutes in chambers where temperatures can plummet as low as minus 218 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Having retired in 2018, the 45-year-old regularly posts videos on social media of himself practising his touch at home in his native Bulgaria, and describes it as his best skill.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Thank you to everyone who posts them!
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Jaya's mom, Shubhra Ramineni, is an influencer and cookbook author who posts about cooking and parenting online.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 May 2026
When Sheehan pitches, Langs posts pictures of the message on his glove.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Noun
Lollipops in every shape and size, run like fence posts throughout the tables.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS MIND IN THE GUTTER — More lewd posts surface from Dem candidate touting unusual behavior in bathrooms.
—FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
However, several posts on social media showed that some fans at the back of the stadium floor were at a disadvantage.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 May 2026
The Aurora City Council on Monday corralled the city’s police force, instituting new rules that prohibit the department from publicizing booking photographs of suspects unless convicted and require city approval for all departmental social media posts and media releases.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The Aurora City Council passed a resolution on Monday night requiring the city manager to approve police posts, except in emergencies.
—Lisa Starke, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The posts are technically nonpartisan, but eight of the nine justices on the state Supreme Court were appointed by Republicans governors.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Repeatedly, these men fail, largely because posts like Rajala’s are considered opinions protected by the First Amendment and defamation laws in states like Illinois.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
One such study compared the effect of Generative AI on freelancers and found a 21% decrease in the number of job posts for automation-prone jobs related to writing and coding, compared to jobs requiring manual-intensive skills.
—Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
In addition to voice acting, Winter has leaned into her love of cooking and frequently posts social media videos of her favorite recipes.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Serabeth Mullaney, a brand and community lead in San Francisco who posts as @synapticglories, said SideShift approached her last week about creating content for the Steyer campaign.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Carroll also posts explainer videos showcasing his own conspiracy theory research with WEBB.
—Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, frequently posts videos of polar plunges and tried cryotherapy in 2017, spending minutes in chambers where temperatures can plummet as low as minus 218 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Having retired in 2018, the 45-year-old regularly posts videos on social media of himself practising his touch at home in his native Bulgaria, and describes it as his best skill.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Thank you to everyone who posts them!
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Jaya's mom, Shubhra Ramineni, is an influencer and cookbook author who posts about cooking and parenting online.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 May 2026
When Sheehan pitches, Langs posts pictures of the message on his glove.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posts
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.—
Jim Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia took the fad to record-setting new heights on March 5, 1974, when 600 or so naked folks ran past the historic columns on campus while a crowd of about 1,500 people cheered them on.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Second of two columns on transformation in defense technology and manufacturing.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Newsreel is a scrollable app that publishes stories on topics from politics to pop culture.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Rorra is also uncertified but publishes independent third-party lab results and meets NSF 177 testing requirements.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Verb
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As might be expected from one of Latin America’s most idiosyncratic innovators, the film’s title announces more than its obvious relationship to its predecessor.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Names Marmion President, CEO The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association announces the selection of Dave Marmion as its next president and chief executive officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Posts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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