as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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as in shows
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 poses
La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The eruption is currently contained within the crater and poses no immediate threat to the community.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, King Charles attends a church service in Sandringham, England, and Richard Gere poses for the camera in Milan, Italy.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Travel Concerns as Christmas Nears The timing of these storms poses a significant challenge for holiday travelers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, King Charles attends a church service in Sandringham, England, and Richard Gere poses for the camera in Milan, Italy.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The eruption is currently contained within the crater and poses no immediate threat to the community.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, King Charles attends a church service in Sandringham, England, and Richard Gere poses for the camera in Milan, Italy.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Travel Concerns as Christmas Nears The timing of these storms poses a significant challenge for holiday travelers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, King Charles attends a church service in Sandringham, England, and Richard Gere poses for the camera in Milan, Italy.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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