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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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Even before Bohm’s IL stint had been announced, former Phillies GM and current broadcaster Ruben Amaro posed the idea of promoting Miller after Turner went down.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Their mom, Anka, posed next to them, wearing a black vest top and black pants.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Luka’s policy change was motivated in part by regulatory pressure, especially in Italy, where officials worried that Replika posed a risk to minors and emotionally fragile users.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Those films were huge successes, but didn’t have to contend with some of the representation and identity questions that may be posed today.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Elordi, 28, posed for photos solo ahead of the screening of director Guillermo del Toro's latest film.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Even before Bohm’s IL stint had been announced, former Phillies GM and current broadcaster Ruben Amaro posed the idea of promoting Miller after Turner went down.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Their mom, Anka, posed next to them, wearing a black vest top and black pants.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Luka’s policy change was motivated in part by regulatory pressure, especially in Italy, where officials worried that Replika posed a risk to minors and emotionally fragile users.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Those films were huge successes, but didn’t have to contend with some of the representation and identity questions that may be posed today.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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