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as in confident
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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the disgraced business executive poised herself for the difficult press conference
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as in hovered
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 poised
Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Emily is a poised and successful art gallery director whose life takes a dark turn after a brief, impulsive affair with a magnetic Italian artist, Carlo (Antonio Cupo).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Later that year, political pressure forced the government to pause licensing plans, though companies remain poised to resume if approvals restart.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Emily is a poised and successful art gallery director whose life takes a dark turn after a brief, impulsive affair with a magnetic Italian artist, Carlo (Antonio Cupo).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Verb
Though the two are poised to be forever tied and compared to one another based on the stunning trade and public relations meltdown that occurred afterwards, neither rookie appeared interested in playing into any sort of imagined feud.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poised
Adjective
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Bader felt confident in creating a collection that would cater to Show Me Your Mumu's shoppers as well as her followers.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just being more confident in my choice of what is funny and what’s not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is surprising for something that is supposed to require less hovering, especially if the host is out of hearing range of the device's alerts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Under all that pressure, where fans have paid premiums on tickets and hotels, and with a White House administration that has made this World Cup a priority issue, is the union braced for the heat which may come its way?—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If true, the solution was pretty straightforward — the replacement of the tubes with ones that have a greater wall thickness and/or are braced to prevent the vibrations that created the cracks.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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When the runners landed in Antarctica, temperatures hovered around 12 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds reaching 25 knots.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brent oil futures prices have averaged around $100 in April, while the spot price for the delivery of actual cargo has hovered closer to $121 per barrel.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bianco, meanwhile, fortified his position as a law and order candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This CeraVe moisturizer is fortified with SPF 30 to protect against the sun’s rays, all while hydrating your skin and repairing its barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chase Elliott was supposed to be the guy, but that ship sailed a long time ago.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both the attorney general and state treasurer Republican candidates sailed through their GOP nominations unchallenged at the convention Saturday.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poised. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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