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
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Some posts went a step further, claiming Hitler was actually a member of the Rothschild family.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
That is the detail most social media posts skip entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Some fans have questioned whether the posts were real or a prank to stir the pot ahead of the latest episode of the show or April Fools' Day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In a series of Instagram live posts, Ivey gave his thoughts on being waived by the Bulls.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In Israel, Rabbanut certification affects salary scales, state funding and eligibility for certain rabbinic posts.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Her Instagram page is filled with posts using Swift’s music and hashtags like #LifeOfAShowgirl and #TS12.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Court records show that the dispute stemmed from 2025 social media posts, photos and comments about the residents’ safety concerns during the city courtroom renovation.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The prominent social media Jewish content creator frequently posts about Judaism and her religious traditions online.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The government posts daily updates.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
If King posts bail, he would be placed on house arrest and not allowed to leave for any reason other than attending court.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On special Fridays, Huseby also posts a puzzle for students to answer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Malukas, who posts often on social media with his girlfriend, did not appear to publicly address the incident.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Shalaby is a comedian and digital creator based in New York who posts character videos on social media and has collaborated with brands including Friday Beers, Graza, Shake Shack, Nerds Candy and Rowing Blazers.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Regarding the Keller school district split, Sutton said those who voted against Wilcox, Barbara Brewer, James Trimm and Jennifer and Bernard Guerrero as delegates mentioned social media posts in support of Democrats.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Some posts went a step further, claiming Hitler was actually a member of the Rothschild family.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
That is the detail most social media posts skip entirely.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Some fans have questioned whether the posts were real or a prank to stir the pot ahead of the latest episode of the show or April Fools' Day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In a series of Instagram live posts, Ivey gave his thoughts on being waived by the Bulls.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
In Israel, Rabbanut certification affects salary scales, state funding and eligibility for certain rabbinic posts.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Her Instagram page is filled with posts using Swift’s music and hashtags like #LifeOfAShowgirl and #TS12.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Court records show that the dispute stemmed from 2025 social media posts, photos and comments about the residents’ safety concerns during the city courtroom renovation.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Whether Karim ever posts a second video remains anyone’s guess, but the demand from commenters is real.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The prominent social media Jewish content creator frequently posts about Judaism and her religious traditions online.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The government posts daily updates.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
If King posts bail, he would be placed on house arrest and not allowed to leave for any reason other than attending court.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
On special Fridays, Huseby also posts a puzzle for students to answer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Malukas, who posts often on social media with his girlfriend, did not appear to publicly address the incident.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Shalaby is a comedian and digital creator based in New York who posts character videos on social media and has collaborated with brands including Friday Beers, Graza, Shake Shack, Nerds Candy and Rowing Blazers.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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