as in pretending
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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posing
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
While posing for photos at the event, Princess Charlene was joined by filmmaker Blanca Li, and her sister-in-law Princess Caroline of Hanover, among others.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Artists, designers, stylists, actors and musicians came out from all corners of the industry, posing on the red carpet and dancing to the sounds of Star Amerasu, the evening’s DJ.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The toddler was also seen posing with his aunt, Aaron's twin sister Angel Carter Conrad.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Some of Shintoism’s most important structures, including the famous Ise Grand Shrine, have been regularly torn down and rebuilt over the centuries, posing a philosophical question — akin to the ship of Theseus paradox — of whether a building is more than the sum of its material parts.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another photo shows the star and mom of two posing alongside her daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The former Today co-anchor, 60, shared an Instagram post on Saturday, April 12, in which she could be seen posing for a selfie with her two daughters — Hope Catherine, 6, and Haley Joy, 9 — plus sister Hala.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jenna also included two snaps of the mother-daughter duo posing together.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posing
Adjective
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The rise of Darth Vader Anakin Skywalker discovers Palpatine's true identity as a Sith Lord and backs him instead of the Jedi Masters who intended to arrest the duplicitous chancellor. —As seen in Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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In scenes that take up so much more screentime than is strictly necessary, Ethan gets back on the trail of Gabriel (Esai Morales), the Entity’s duplicitous sidekick, who aims to bring it under his control once its plan gets underway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Kathleen O’Leary, Boca Raton Get a mirror, Marco The Republican Party is the most hypocritical group of politicians this country has ever seen, and Marco Rubio its biggest hypocrite of all.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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If that strikes you as a little suspicious, maybe even hypocritical, well, have both Bechdels got a book for you.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Posing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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