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
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
—David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
—David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Yet they have been met with a fierce defense from Hezbollah fighters whose mountainous native terrain poses challenges to an invading force.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even short-term sleep deprivation can become serious if sleepiness while awake poses a safety risk.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet they have been met with a fierce defense from Hezbollah fighters whose mountainous native terrain poses challenges to an invading force.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even short-term sleep deprivation can become serious if sleepiness while awake poses a safety risk.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
—David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
—David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Yet they have been met with a fierce defense from Hezbollah fighters whose mountainous native terrain poses challenges to an invading force.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even short-term sleep deprivation can become serious if sleepiness while awake poses a safety risk.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet they have been met with a fierce defense from Hezbollah fighters whose mountainous native terrain poses challenges to an invading force.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even short-term sleep deprivation can become serious if sleepiness while awake poses a safety risk.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Poses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poses. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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