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
Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The actor and director posed at Palais des Festivals during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in a black-and-white pair of Nike sneakers that read as a saddle shoe, a low-profile lace-up style that sits somewhere between an oxford and an early sneaker.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Janet posed for a portrait with brothers Michael and Randy Jackson in 1974.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
On this night, as Rashad posed for pictures in Bushwick, SZA was a few miles away in Manhattan, walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Also at the event was Brooks Nader, who posed for photos in a black, floor-length dress with a plunging neckline.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Touted as a reform measure that would increase the city’s low voter turnout, the even-year proposal posed a mathematical problem that quickly became a political hot potato.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
While the farmer's market is a springtime tradition, this year's weather has posed a challenge.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Battery waste Battery waste in India is regulated through a distinct set of rules addressing the environmental and health risks posed by heavy metals and reactive chemicals.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Verb
Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.
—Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The actor and director posed at Palais des Festivals during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in a black-and-white pair of Nike sneakers that read as a saddle shoe, a low-profile lace-up style that sits somewhere between an oxford and an early sneaker.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
Janet posed for a portrait with brothers Michael and Randy Jackson in 1974.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
On this night, as Rashad posed for pictures in Bushwick, SZA was a few miles away in Manhattan, walking the red carpet at the Met Gala.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Also at the event was Brooks Nader, who posed for photos in a black, floor-length dress with a plunging neckline.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Touted as a reform measure that would increase the city’s low voter turnout, the even-year proposal posed a mathematical problem that quickly became a political hot potato.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
While the farmer's market is a springtime tradition, this year's weather has posed a challenge.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Battery waste Battery waste in India is regulated through a distinct set of rules addressing the environmental and health risks posed by heavy metals and reactive chemicals.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posed
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Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Harris-Dawson also proposed that employees have the ability to waive out of the health plan in lieu of cash if they are already covered by Medicare or other coverage.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Three cases were reported earlier this week, long after the typical growing season for the mushrooms behind the illnesses, leaving public health officials and mycologists puzzled about why the poisonings have been so widespread and what is causing the trend.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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But China has spent more than a year building strategic stockpiles, a move that puzzled many observers at the time and has now paid off.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The governor’s budget proposal, announced in December, suggested $5 million going to the food testing program within the Department of Health.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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They are baffled by filmmakers who do not think more aggressively about sustainability, ownership, and business models around their work.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Such an unconventional approach baffled plenty of people, including the show’s musical composer Marvin Hamlisch, who at the time was in high demand in the film industry and halfway to becoming an EGOT.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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Joining the Steelers last season offered inconsistency and a first-round elimination from the playoffs.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The Cardinals offered tickets to the team, and 17 players attended.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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As Season 3 of Euphoria continues to stir up some controversy, one of the show’s stars is perplexed by Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) OnlyFans storyline.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company is not to be confused with the music-publishing company of the same name, founded in 2017, the assets of which were recently acquired by Sony Music.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Cassidy also complained that a new primary system enacted last year confused voters by requiring them to ask for a partisan ballot instead of the all-party primary previously in place.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Gasly seems faintly bewildered by the designation.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Netizens were bewildered by the latest pivot, resulting in plenty of mockery on social media.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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