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
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Steyer then posed for a photo with Hernandez and the athlete's mother, Nereyda Hernandez.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The pair posed together on the blue carpet with Eilish wearing a green short-sleeve polo over a white button-down with a navy blue pleated skirt and red crew socks, while Wolff wore a brown suit.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Israel’s military has said most of the people killed crossing the line posed a threat to troops.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In that post, the family of four posed outside in spring-forward ensembles.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
His mother posed for pictures with him, and his brothers soaked in the praise for their sibling who had long looked after them.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Fire officials said there was no danger posed to nearby residents because the fire was contained inside the storage tank, and the wind was carrying the smoke from northeast to southwest away from residential areas.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
Upon coming ashore, Gleitz posed for wire service photographers and reporters, showing and telling them how the Oyster was keeping time just fine.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Steyer then posed for a photo with Hernandez and the athlete's mother, Nereyda Hernandez.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The pair posed together on the blue carpet with Eilish wearing a green short-sleeve polo over a white button-down with a navy blue pleated skirt and red crew socks, while Wolff wore a brown suit.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Israel’s military has said most of the people killed crossing the line posed a threat to troops.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In that post, the family of four posed outside in spring-forward ensembles.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
His mother posed for pictures with him, and his brothers soaked in the praise for their sibling who had long looked after them.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Fire officials said there was no danger posed to nearby residents because the fire was contained inside the storage tank, and the wind was carrying the smoke from northeast to southwest away from residential areas.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posed
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It is being proposed by Councilmembers Sean Elo-Rivera, Henry Foster, Vivian Moreno and Kent Lee.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The provision was introduced as part of the state’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, which the state legislature approved on May 21.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Two experts said they were puzzled by the release records.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Tim Ream is looking at you, puzzled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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All of the artists who have pulled out suggested they were misled about the event’s political associations.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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It's also suggested that our four giant planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune — gradually shifted into their current orbits due to a series of interactions with one another's gravity.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Cannonball Concretions Perfectly round rock formations in the North Unit baffled scientists for years.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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While some were baffled by the posts amid Bear’s claims, others pointed out the ability to schedule posts, depending on the type of account.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Employees at other locations are being offered the chance to work in Thornton.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ted Pawela, executive director of The Music Company, said camps such as the ones set to be offered are important.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have been particularly perplexed given the state's top-two primary system, which places all candidates on a single ballot regardless of party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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As a longtime rider I, too, am perplexed by regular displays of poor customer service by CTA employees.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Brown women artists are often confused with anthropologists.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Former Republican state senator Jeff Brandes, who now leads the Florida Policy Project, said he was bewildered by the governor's proposal.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Gasly seems faintly bewildered by the designation.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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