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
Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The revelation that the Justice Department had subpoenaed the Federal Reserve chair posed an entirely different sort of risk.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
In its Tuesday news release, the Baileyville Fire Department said that the gas leak posed no threat to the public at the time and appeared to be an isolated incident within the mill.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent months, however, Warsh has voiced support for lower interest rates, rebuking the Fed’s concern about inflation risk posed by a flurry of new tariffs issued last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
According to Variety, the President answered questions on the red carpet while the First Lady posed for photos.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Carney posed on a red carpet with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, who plays Shane Hollander and co-stars with Connor Storrie.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Asked whether Espinoza’s service on the commission posed a conflict of interest, Tomlinson said Ellis recused herself during Espinoza’s appointment by the mayor.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Milford residents continue to face threats posed by storms and coastal flooding each hurricane season, causing many residents, like Covaleski and Digris to elevate their homes.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Kazakhstan’s flag was unfurled on the court at Rod Laver Arena after Rybakina had paraded the trophy around and posed for photos with her team.
—John Pye, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The revelation that the Justice Department had subpoenaed the Federal Reserve chair posed an entirely different sort of risk.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
In its Tuesday news release, the Baileyville Fire Department said that the gas leak posed no threat to the public at the time and appeared to be an isolated incident within the mill.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent months, however, Warsh has voiced support for lower interest rates, rebuking the Fed’s concern about inflation risk posed by a flurry of new tariffs issued last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026
According to Variety, the President answered questions on the red carpet while the First Lady posed for photos.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Carney posed on a red carpet with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams, who plays Shane Hollander and co-stars with Connor Storrie.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Asked whether Espinoza’s service on the commission posed a conflict of interest, Tomlinson said Ellis recused herself during Espinoza’s appointment by the mayor.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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