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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Before taking the stage together for their Drama Queens wrap party, the hosts posed with lucky fans for a photo op.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Metsera said Novo’s offer posed antitrust regulatory risks.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Pitts posed sharp questions to attorneys for both sides.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
London — Germany and the United Kingdom have warned of the growing threat posed by Russian and Chinese space satellites, which have been regularly spotted spying on satellites used by Western powers.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Some just posed a greater safety threat to the public.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The student also threatened to kill the teacher, the teacher said, and a school administrator involved with trying to escort the student to the van posed the idea of restraining the student.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s the question posed by a provocative ad running ahead of screenings at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, highlighting the dire state of film funding in Greece.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Energy expert Luc Pauwels told Belgian media that there was no danger posed by the drones and the reactors are designed to withstand aircraft impacts, from small planes to large passenger jets.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Before taking the stage together for their Drama Queens wrap party, the hosts posed with lucky fans for a photo op.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Metsera said Novo’s offer posed antitrust regulatory risks.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Pitts posed sharp questions to attorneys for both sides.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
London — Germany and the United Kingdom have warned of the growing threat posed by Russian and Chinese space satellites, which have been regularly spotted spying on satellites used by Western powers.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Some just posed a greater safety threat to the public.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
The student also threatened to kill the teacher, the teacher said, and a school administrator involved with trying to escort the student to the van posed the idea of restraining the student.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
That’s the question posed by a provocative ad running ahead of screenings at this year’s Thessaloniki Film Festival, highlighting the dire state of film funding in Greece.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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