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Definition of postednext

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verb (1)

past tense of post

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verb (2)

past tense of post
as in appointed
to assign to a place or position the police are planning to post an officer outside the hospital room of the witness

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verb (3)

past tense of post
as in mailed
to send through the postal system be sure to post the letter this afternoon

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Recent Examples of posted
Verb
Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist as Buffalo (50-23-8) posted its fourth consecutive win. CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 In a video posted Sunday, Dumont showed appreciation to fans of No Doubt, which is performing a run of shows at Las Vegas' Sphere this spring, before pivoting to an update on his health. Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 The Call Her Daddy host posted a TikTok on April 13 and tagged Earle asking what Earle’s problem with her is. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026 Trump weighs in Trump posted graphic video of the attack Thursday night, broadly criticizing the humanitarian protections previously granted for Haitians. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 In a statement posted to social media Monday, Swalwell acknowledged growing calls among lawmakers to expel him from the House of Representatives. Elena Moore, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 Hours after the attack on his house, Altman posted a photo of his husband and their toddler in a blog post addressing the threats against him. Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 The Magic also are solid on the glass, ranking 12th in offensive rebounding rate and fifth in defensive rebounding rate, and posted the fifth-best record in clutch games (27-16). Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Shares posted their best day since September. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posted
Adjective
  • Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • According to published national figures, Turkey recorded roughly 1.51 million inbound health visitors in 2024.
    Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Evan Power is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and an announced candidate for Congress in North Florida’s Second Congressional District.
    Special to the Sun-Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • As much as Dexter second-guesses herself, her advertised intensity rarely comes to bear.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
  • About 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in the advertised pricing.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Feb. 2026

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