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
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The question posed to Westview High School standout softball pitcher Kaya Rodriguez was a simple one.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
The Gardners argue that the resort should have known of the dangers posed to the family.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This is not a serious effort to support local news or address the challenges posed by Big Tech.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Spilled hot broth could lead to injuries, while the forceful movements of the robot itself posed a risk of physical harm to nearby customers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Aurthur asked Duran and Harper the question that is posed to everyone involved with microdramas.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie and Georgia walked the red carpet and posed for photos.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed Rodríguez’s release but warned of the danger posed to journalists across the country.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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With some 80% of power generated in Iran coming from natural gas, the attack posed a direct threat to the country's electricity supplies.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The question posed to Westview High School standout softball pitcher Kaya Rodriguez was a simple one.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
The Gardners argue that the resort should have known of the dangers posed to the family.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This is not a serious effort to support local news or address the challenges posed by Big Tech.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Spilled hot broth could lead to injuries, while the forceful movements of the robot itself posed a risk of physical harm to nearby customers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Aurthur asked Duran and Harper the question that is posed to everyone involved with microdramas.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie and Georgia walked the red carpet and posed for photos.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed Rodríguez’s release but warned of the danger posed to journalists across the country.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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