posited
ˈpä-zə-təd 
ˈpäz-təd
; positing
ˈpä-zə-tiŋ
ˈpäz-tiŋ
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Stadium proponents posited that the union was driven by its campaign to organize the casino.
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Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Others posit that China’s economy is weaker than appears on the surface, suggesting further American pressure could force Beijing’s hand.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Auslander posited that the bags are a Veblen good, and prices are skyrocketing — particularly those of special provenance.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Hans believes core bonds are well posited to deliver strong returns.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Others posit that China’s economy is weaker than appears on the surface, suggesting further American pressure could force Beijing’s hand.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Auslander posited that the bags are a Veblen good, and prices are skyrocketing — particularly those of special provenance.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Hans believes core bonds are well posited to deliver strong returns.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for posit
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“Posit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posit. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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