as in stances
a general way of holding the body
the woman's poise suggested that she was accustomed to having her wishes carried out promptly and without question
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as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the disgraced business executive poised herself for the difficult press conference
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as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
the falcon poised in the air for an instant before diving to attack its prey
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poises
Noun
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Other Democrats have taken decidedly more combative stances.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024 -
Both sides cite various research studies for their contradictory stances.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The square exhibit hall hovers 40 feet above the ground, its weight supported by five pillars representing the five branches of the military.—
Jason Allen,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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At its height some 100,000 people called it home; the population now hovers around 36,000.—
Jim Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2024
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This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The mystical power of music floats through these and so many other movies close to our hearts.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The exhibit displays over two centuries of sculptures that show how art has produced and reproduced racial attitudes and ideologies.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, youth attitudes toward corruption don’t bode well for many of the governments in this year’s elections.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Poises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poises. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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