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
Pilar Arias , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is being investigated by federal agencies amid complications posed by a federal government shutdown, which could affect the timeliness of fact-finding and public communications.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
After his 2023 season in Nippon Professional Baseball, Imanaga attended a Blackhawks game, posed next to the Michael Jordan statue and trained at Bo Jackson’s indoor facility near O’Hare International Airport.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Hidalgo-Monroy Wohlgemuth discusses the impact of Fair Trade and organic agriculture on rural development in Chiapas, Mexico, emphasizing social empowerment, particularly for women, and the challenges posed by neoliberal policies such as the North American Free Trade Agreement.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Brody cited the severity of the crimes and the danger that Colon posed to the community when handing down the sentence, while also issuing a no-contact order for 75 years.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025
Ma Daisy welcomes you in, quite literally with her portrait posed with open arms, to the space and invites you to stay awhile.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Saquon and Congdon posed alongside their daughter on the red carpet before the start of the prestigious ceremony.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Moments later, the group posed for a photo.
—Pilar Arias , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is being investigated by federal agencies amid complications posed by a federal government shutdown, which could affect the timeliness of fact-finding and public communications.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
After his 2023 season in Nippon Professional Baseball, Imanaga attended a Blackhawks game, posed next to the Michael Jordan statue and trained at Bo Jackson’s indoor facility near O’Hare International Airport.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Hidalgo-Monroy Wohlgemuth discusses the impact of Fair Trade and organic agriculture on rural development in Chiapas, Mexico, emphasizing social empowerment, particularly for women, and the challenges posed by neoliberal policies such as the North American Free Trade Agreement.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Brody cited the severity of the crimes and the danger that Colon posed to the community when handing down the sentence, while also issuing a no-contact order for 75 years.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025
Ma Daisy welcomes you in, quite literally with her portrait posed with open arms, to the space and invites you to stay awhile.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Saquon and Congdon posed alongside their daughter on the red carpet before the start of the prestigious ceremony.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
In the images, Powers and Destiny posed together lounging on a couch, embracing each other, sharing a few laughs, and staring into each other’s eyes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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