as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in to puzzle
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my cheerfulness was just a pose, for I was feeling miserable
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Recent Examples of pose
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
This trend aligns with the broader moderation movement, posing a potential risk to alcohol companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
In Black Suzy, fine black thread outlines the figure of a woman in a pose that resists passive representation.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Verb
That poses a challenge in regions that have long stretches with low wind and sunlight, stressing power grids fed by renewable sources.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
This trend aligns with the broader moderation movement, posing a potential risk to alcohol companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
This dual dynamic poses fascinating strategic implications.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
In Black Suzy, fine black thread outlines the figure of a woman in a pose that resists passive representation.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pose
Noun
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More than a decade after its premiere, the show has experienced a major resurgence, especially among members of Gen Z (like myself).—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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That’s certainly rare — especially when the show has been this successful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The narrow cobblestone street cuts through the city’s Old Town toward the waterfront and abuts the eastern facade of Diocletian’s Palace, an ancient Roman fortress built about 1,700 years ago.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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After arriving, fire crews reported that parts of the facade and some of the parapet separated from the parking garage, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk and street below, Nolan said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The addition of countries such as Egypt and Ethiopia has meant that BRICS has increasingly taken on the guise of the Global South forum.—
Jorge Heine,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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Purified and reclaimed, these guises can take their place next to the other parts of her ever-expanding self-myth.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The federal indictment alleges that Combs and his associates lured two of the women under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident said someone convinced them to sign a property deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid filing for bankruptcy.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The once-famous case of Ebenezer Smith Platt reminds us that widespread attention to acts of tyranny that violate foundational rights is critical to maintaining those rights.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Forty-two years after that, Titus captured and destroyed the city of Jerusalem; that act avenged the murder of Christ.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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