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
Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
While on the red carpet, the two hugged and posed together for photos.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The family of four posed for an adorable photo together, with Bassett in the center surrounded by her family.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Then there is the threat posed by new development.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Authorities have vowed to step up measures to minimize and thwart the threat posed by drones.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Samson has acknowledged the risks posed by the platform.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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And a new-and-improved version of me is probably the best answer to the questions posed by Lassana Diarra’s landmark win over FIFA at the European Court of Justice last year.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
While on the red carpet, the two hugged and posed together for photos.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The family of four posed for an adorable photo together, with Bassett in the center surrounded by her family.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Then there is the threat posed by new development.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Authorities have vowed to step up measures to minimize and thwart the threat posed by drones.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Samson has acknowledged the risks posed by the platform.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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