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
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
These were a few questions posed to Steelers and NFL fans, according to data from a new Quinnipiac University Sports Poll released on Friday.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The greatest danger, though, is posed by how Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, has interpreted the supply chain risk designation and its impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Trump has not provided evidence of the threats posed by Iran and did not seek the approval of Congress.
—Tom Liddy, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Fraternity members congratulated each winner and posed for group photos with their full carts.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The study was restricted to White Europeans, which posed a limitation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Because of the city’s commercial importance, trucks are often densely concentrated on its roadways, meaning there are more trucks overall, increasing traffic volume and danger posed by their build.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
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After The Arizona Republic reported about Kathleen Tierney's arrest and the city's doubling down that her post posed a credible threat, Tierney has retained an attorney and plans to sue.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
These were a few questions posed to Steelers and NFL fans, according to data from a new Quinnipiac University Sports Poll released on Friday.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The greatest danger, though, is posed by how Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, has interpreted the supply chain risk designation and its impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Trump has not provided evidence of the threats posed by Iran and did not seek the approval of Congress.
—Tom Liddy, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Fraternity members congratulated each winner and posed for group photos with their full carts.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The study was restricted to White Europeans, which posed a limitation.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Because of the city’s commercial importance, trucks are often densely concentrated on its roadways, meaning there are more trucks overall, increasing traffic volume and danger posed by their build.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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