POSES Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

poses 1 of 3

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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poses

2 of 3

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

3 of 3

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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Nighthawks poses a series of questions and references that together offer the viewer traces of meaning. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 The first two are minor, but the third poses an important change. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 While immediate effects may appear as hoarseness, coughing, or reduced athletic endurance, the larger impact poses risks to long-term vital organ function. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The convergence of young people’s anger over education and employment, fears of authoritarianism, and concern for the sanctity of the vote poses a serious challenge to the Modi government. — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026 Gerard Cassidy, a top banking analyst with nearly four decades in the business, frequently poses that question to clients, investors, and consumers. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Even if success is a long shot, human experimentation poses significant ethical questions over risks and benefits. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Congress has acknowledged, based on voluminous studies, that radiation at DOE sites poses health risks to workers. — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026 If an animal has overstayed its welcome or poses a risk to you or your property, the goal is to remove the things that attracted it in the first place. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026

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Since then, numerous instructors have found ways to use a chair for adapted versions of a surprising number of traditional yoga movements, like lunging warrior poses and standing-to-lying sun salutations. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 Participants trade exaggerated gestures, movements and poses, and the crowd’s reaction decides the winner. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Yet Seghers deftly exposes the insecurity, loneliness, and longing that hide behind masculinist poses. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 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

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Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

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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

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Perhaps that’s why the guest count at his SoFi shows was so thin compared to others.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

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The Chinese team proposes embedding the radar antenna, control components and associated equipment inside the aircraft’s wing.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

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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

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Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

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But Danny Niemela, a contractor at ArDan Construction, says that the process baffles him.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
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

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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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