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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pose
as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pose
as in puzzles
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty utterly posed by the barrage of questions

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poses

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noun

plural of pose
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
Verb
Sticky inflation poses challenges for consumers, businesses and monetary policymakers alike, Hammack said. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to explore whether artificial intelligence poses a serious threat or could fuel America's next economic boom, as Washington and Silicon Valley clash over regulation, innovation, and the future of AI. — FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The report poses several questions for congressional consideration, including whether lawmakers are getting enough information from the Pentagon on the losses to determine effects and remedies. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Senior cross country runner Valentina Villarreal poses at Oak Lawn Community High School on Friday, October 2, 2026. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Choi, serving on a jury for the first time, said a good film is one that poses questions instead of handing out answers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The question that poses for the rest of the conference is whether any of the legacy Big Ten teams can mount a challenge to this newfound tilt from Midwest to West. — Luke Decock, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Because the incident occurred in a Russian research lab, there are concerns that the Russian government could be covering up a program that poses a serious risk to global health, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Given the enormous threat AI poses to millions of jobs, the governor’s framework thoughtfully contemplates how to center Maryland workers in regulation of this technology. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
So Sherman bought a bunch of funky fabric and cheap rhinestone jewelry and recreated the poses herself, as only the great artist of our postmodern age could. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 Her solo stage program was made from a highly imaginative, eclectic selection of traditional pan-Asian references, poses, and gestures. — Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026 Mocktoberfest will feature German-style festival seating and decor throughout the venue, in both indoor and outdoor spaces, as well inside as a photo booth to capture funny poses. — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 The framework’s third prong responds to the unique dangers AI poses to children. — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026 The video is analyzed for quality—Birdbuddy looks for clips with good poses and exposure, pulls out a few still images from the video, and sends it to the app as a Postcard. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 People were talking to themselves, doing yoga poses, trying to sleep. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 The unlikely duo of Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon keynoted a Washington conference to demand a stop to AI, its data centers, and the risks AI poses to jobs and even to the human species. — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 The settlement fails to address the grave dangers this merger poses — and no amount of spin can change that. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses
  1. suggests
  2. puzzles
  3. shows
  4. proposes
  5. confuses
  6. guises
  7. offers
  8. baffles
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  • Even so, Ursula is a more complicated proposition than that wholesome image suggests.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This suggests how the oceans are interconnected with life on Earth on more levels than one.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • These Companies Are Ready To Cash In Sixsmith argues his firm is unusual in pushing more traders through to genuine live accounts, which is why the reluctance to go there puzzles him.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The pitch can move to either direction of the plate — a profile that still puzzles his teammates and pitch recognition tools.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of puzzles
Noun
  • At the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, curator John Fields has built a renowned space for visual art, attracting a kaleidoscope of artists and shows over the course of his 12-year tenure.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Social media and the rise of influencers transformed the streets outside the shows into a stage of their own.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • However, desperate to enjoy all the benefits of her unconventional and self-serving situation, without shouldering any of the blame, Uta proposes that Morio be the donor for Junna’s child, and that all three of them move in together.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The dining room has 28 seats, a private event space holds 10, and the menu proposes just three Milanese and Lombardian dishes for each of the antipasti, primi, and secondi courses (four for dessert).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposes
Verb
  • The legal system dehumanizes her, the support group confuses her, and one of her friends painfully disappoints her.
    — Carey Purcell, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This confuses each Nyota but also those around them, who note that the Nyotas have rather quickly assumed new hairstyles but also that neither is behaving quite like herself.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of confuses
Noun
  • Throughout the weekend, Dudamel embraced the worlds of Hollywood, Latin music in many guises and old-fashioned rock.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With their traditional, legacy rivals — the Manchester clubs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur — in various guises of transition, Arsenal are suddenly the team to beat and the Emirates is suddenly a library of sound; noise please.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guises
Verb
  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What’s happening offers a snapshot of what may be coming for many other cities, as climate change meets urban water systems built for a very different world.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Definition of baffles

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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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