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
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Rashida Jones posed for photos in a black gown which featured an off-the-shoulder look on one side, with fabric flowing down from the neckline to her waistline.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In one photo from Schwarzenegger's wedding that Vogue shared, the happy couple posed alongside Isaacs, Nivola and his girlfriend Iris Apatow, as well as Hook.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Gulf states are rallying around Qatar, but their response to Israel will be limited to diplomatic and economic measures, both of which offer few options to address the threat posed by Israel, CNN reports.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, almost half of the earnings calls examined in the study had questions posed by analysts critical of the company.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As these gentlemen posed and preened, a new, colonial modern style emerged.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals agreed to allow Winn to continue playing, as the risk of furthering the injury was minimal and the surgery posed no risk of impacting his availability for the 2026 season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
State officials said the invasive species posed a unique challenge in the Snake River, though.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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Midway, his son, Alexander Stirling Calder, posed three reclining Art Deco figures in a fountain, representing the three main waterways of the city.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Rashida Jones posed for photos in a black gown which featured an off-the-shoulder look on one side, with fabric flowing down from the neckline to her waistline.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In one photo from Schwarzenegger's wedding that Vogue shared, the happy couple posed alongside Isaacs, Nivola and his girlfriend Iris Apatow, as well as Hook.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Gulf states are rallying around Qatar, but their response to Israel will be limited to diplomatic and economic measures, both of which offer few options to address the threat posed by Israel, CNN reports.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Interestingly, almost half of the earnings calls examined in the study had questions posed by analysts critical of the company.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As these gentlemen posed and preened, a new, colonial modern style emerged.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
The Cardinals agreed to allow Winn to continue playing, as the risk of furthering the injury was minimal and the surgery posed no risk of impacting his availability for the 2026 season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
State officials said the invasive species posed a unique challenge in the Snake River, though.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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