as in proposed
to set before the mind for consideration
posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
utterly posed by the barrage of questions
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Recent Examples of posed
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The law enforcement agency investigating the offense had to determine that the suspect posed an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel, DPS said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In a post on Instagram, Kardashian posed with her son to commemorate their adorable joint look.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Different working culture and styles also posed problems during filming.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Looking back, Lores says the combination of COVID and tariffs posed the greatest challenges of his tenure to date.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As Jackson explained, fragrance has always posed a challenge for her personally.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Captured by photographer Brian Ziff, Hilton posed on a recreation of the music video set, faux Mars landscape and all.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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Richards first posed fully nude for the adult publication in December 2004, only five months after giving birth.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The law enforcement agency investigating the offense had to determine that the suspect posed an imminent threat to the public or other law enforcement personnel, DPS said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In a post on Instagram, Kardashian posed with her son to commemorate their adorable joint look.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Different working culture and styles also posed problems during filming.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Looking back, Lores says the combination of COVID and tariffs posed the greatest challenges of his tenure to date.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As Jackson explained, fragrance has always posed a challenge for her personally.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Captured by photographer Brian Ziff, Hilton posed on a recreation of the music video set, faux Mars landscape and all.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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