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
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
That was the question posed to Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman less than 24 hours after Orlando was eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs for a third consecutive season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
In 2023, when Jenner posed for Bottega Veneta's Pre-Spring 2024 campaign, the Doberman Pinscher joined her and looked just as poised as his famous mom.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The defendant also claimed the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the state’s expert witness, W, to answer two hypothetical questions posed by the prosecutor.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
These tests, conducted in a specialized vacuum chamber, demonstrate that future aircraft can fly at supersonic tip speeds to overcome the challenges posed by Mars’ thin atmosphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
At the same time, the ethical, legal, and strategic challenges posed by UAVs call for careful international dialogue and regulation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The comedian's two sons, Oliver and Henry Short, joined him on the carpet and posed together for photos.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Eleven agencies allowed officers to use Tasers if the suspect exhibited active resistance or posed a threat to others.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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The body was discovered Friday evening inside the house, yet detectives were unable to access it until Saturday due to the risk posed by venturing inside the charred house, according to police.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
That was the question posed to Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman less than 24 hours after Orlando was eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs for a third consecutive season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
In 2023, when Jenner posed for Bottega Veneta's Pre-Spring 2024 campaign, the Doberman Pinscher joined her and looked just as poised as his famous mom.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The defendant also claimed the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the state’s expert witness, W, to answer two hypothetical questions posed by the prosecutor.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
These tests, conducted in a specialized vacuum chamber, demonstrate that future aircraft can fly at supersonic tip speeds to overcome the challenges posed by Mars’ thin atmosphere.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
At the same time, the ethical, legal, and strategic challenges posed by UAVs call for careful international dialogue and regulation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The comedian's two sons, Oliver and Henry Short, joined him on the carpet and posed together for photos.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Eleven agencies allowed officers to use Tasers if the suspect exhibited active resistance or posed a threat to others.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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