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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In 2004, Gavin Newsom, at the time the mayor of San Francisco, posed with his then-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle for a magazine photograph that quickly became infamous.
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
But the risks posed by drones are real, whether a hobbyist drone malfunctions and falls into the stands or a bad actor uses a drone to drop something into the stadium.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Attendees posed for photos in a locker room-style area, event staff were outfitted in preppy sweaters and baseball caps, and a one-night-only Uber One Cheer Squad (produced by the UC Berkeley Dance Team) ensured spirits were high.
—Cassie Gill, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Biddle visited with fans and posed for photos at the event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Amodei regularly warns about the risks posed by AI and those in charge of it – including CEOs like himself.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
It was founded by former staff at OpenAI who believed that company was too blasé about safety, specifically toward the existential risk that AI posed for humankind.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2004, Gavin Newsom, at the time the mayor of San Francisco, posed with his then-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle for a magazine photograph that quickly became infamous.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Residents were encouraged to continue sheltering in place with their windows closed, as the gas is odorless, until crews could confirm that no leaks posed a threat.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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