posited
ˈpä-zə-təd 
ˈpäz-təd
; positing
ˈpä-zə-tiŋ
ˈpäz-tiŋ
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Some theories have posited that the silicone casing on implants can cause an inflammatory response, and last year, a comprehensive review of studies suggested a potential link to breast infections related to implants.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Wells Fargo's Cahall had previously posited Paramount as an unlikely bidder.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
During Gartner's event, Palmer posited that Broadcom’s VMware doesn’t view hyperscalers as strategic partners and vice versa.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Researchers posit that the message was intentionally placed at the entrance of the building, in order to designate its purpose to elderly residents and visitors.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Wells Fargo's Cahall had previously posited Paramount as an unlikely bidder.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
During Gartner's event, Palmer posited that Broadcom’s VMware doesn’t view hyperscalers as strategic partners and vice versa.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Researchers posit that the message was intentionally placed at the entrance of the building, in order to designate its purpose to elderly residents and visitors.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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