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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Former Tropical Storm Edouard has been downgraded but still poses a flood risk to East Texas and the Houston area. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Should there be heavy rainfall in the mountains, that poses a serious threat of flash floods, landslides and debris flow, according to Swain. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Bessent, front center, poses with members of the G20 on Monday. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Objectors allege that the referendum is vague and poses two independent questions that voters could answer differently. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Weather tomorrow currently poses a 50% chance of favorable launch conditions, according to launch weather officer Justin McReynolds of the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 But collecting identifying data poses significant privacy risks, said David Greene, legal counsel at digital privacy firm Electronic Frontier Foundation. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 The recall is due to potential fiberglass particle contamination, which poses severe health risks including blood clots, organ damage, or even death if administered. — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in circa 1955 in Tennessee. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Noun

Environmental and consumer advocacy groups called the agreement a step in the right direction, but cautioned that regulators still have work to do to mitigate the risk the data center gold rush poses to residential ratepayers. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 In action poses with his cape, Doctor Doom looks like a striking bird of prey. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026 In the campaign, Pugh poses wrapped in one of the brand’s camel coats in a minimalist room in front of the camera of Mario Sorrenti, who has a long-standing relationship with the fashion company. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 The clip, shared to Syrn’s Instagram account, features the Euphoria actress slipping into a white cotton T-shirt and striking playful poses in her underwear. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 After pressing the shutter button, the AI kicked in to select the best shots from the recording, with many featuring the subject in majestic poses. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 By moving familiar poses into the buoyant support of a pool, this gentler variation offers many of yoga's physical and mental benefits while also placing less stress on the body. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The biggest threat that screwworm poses in the US is currently to the livestock industry. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for poses

Verb

That suggests the newcomer won’t have a steep learning curve.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The term suggests supernatural gifts despite formal ignorance.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 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

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About a quarter of its $1 million in TikTok Shop sales so far in 2026 originated from livestreams, where the company hosts its own selling shows and works with affiliate creators on the popular social media app.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Young people want movies and TV shows that reflect their own lives and relatable issues, rather than more stories in the fantasy genre, according to last year’s annual Teens and Screens report from the Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of shows

Verb

Project Polymath, for instance — founded by Dan Futrell, former CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which gives scholarships to military veterans — proposes to mentor bachelor's degree students beginning in 2028.

— Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
The article proposes storytelling as a vital solution, asserting its unique human quality inspires engagement and cannot be faked.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposes

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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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

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