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
Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Back in December, the couple posed for a rare photo together on a New York City date night.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Together, the pair also posed for photos with their daughter, Lily, before heading inside to take their seats for the ceremony.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The Simple Life alum posed with her daughter, who could be seen sporting jet-black hair and pink hair in different photos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Political leaders continue to ignore the threat posed by soaring federal debt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Advertisement In a lengthy response to TIME, the DHS, which oversees federal immigration agents, claimed the use of force was justified in all 13 shootings because the vehicle posed a threat to the agent who fired the weapon.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Malaysia followed on Sunday, saying the tool posed an immediate risk to public safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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In one photo, Brinkley posed on a rocky shoreline as gentle waves rolled in behind her.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Back in December, the couple posed for a rare photo together on a New York City date night.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Together, the pair also posed for photos with their daughter, Lily, before heading inside to take their seats for the ceremony.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The Simple Life alum posed with her daughter, who could be seen sporting jet-black hair and pink hair in different photos.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Political leaders continue to ignore the threat posed by soaring federal debt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Advertisement In a lengthy response to TIME, the DHS, which oversees federal immigration agents, claimed the use of force was justified in all 13 shootings because the vehicle posed a threat to the agent who fired the weapon.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Malaysia followed on Sunday, saying the tool posed an immediate risk to public safety.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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