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
Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Eyewitness accounts and video reviewed by NBC News raise questions about whether the vehicle posed an immediate threat, though key details remain under investigation.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Each character is sculpted in a playful pose, and many are holding objects associated with them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Newcomer Jacksonville, which rebounded from a 4-13 record in 2024 to go 13-4 in Liam Coen’s first season as head coach, could pose plenty of challenges for Allen and the Bills, however.
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Shanahan was asked about the problems Hurts poses.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for pose
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Earlier in the night, host Nikki Glaser cracked a joke about the show's hype.—
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As part of the unique treatment — Challis Davy always likes to throw in surprises — some of the artists will be portrayed by actors who will appear throughout the Irvine Bowl outdoor amphitheatre during the shows.—
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So, try the spread at Trinquet, a cozy restaurant in the Old Town, the historic center where some facades date back to the medieval period.—
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City staff is recommending that signage should be limited to one per façade for a total of four wall signs, city officials wrote in a planning report.—
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The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise.—
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Approved by The Boss himself, the live-music and storytelling show finds Azaria slipping into his best Springsteen guise for a night of gruff tales and greatest hits.—
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This week’s truncating of the schedule removed whatever pretense remained that Kennedy’s HHS would respect the scientific process for making decisions about vaccines even when that process was dominated by allies who had already taken action to roll back recommendations.—
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But gone are the days when those books were displayed to show off the intellect and interests of their owners — and with it, the pretense, at least, that their owners had read them.—
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
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“Pose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pose. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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