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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The issue has posed substantial difficulties amid an increase in tourism.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
As the couple posed for a mirror shot in their outfits, David, who pulled a face in the snap, made a joke about his wife's Instagram-posting habits.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Prosecutors were prepared to present the video during a detention hearing Thursday to argue that Allen posed a danger to the community, but his defense team agreed to detention.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Wilson was surrounded by fans and posed for selfies during her entry to the Sydney court on what was meant to be final day of the trial.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 May 2026
But which one posed the greatest danger?
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
These conditions have fueled widespread reports of labor exploitation, environmental damage and violent disputes over territory, while mercury contamination from gold extraction has posed serious risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) cited national security and cybersecurity risks posed by reliance on Chinese models as a reason for the joint inquiry.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
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Exxon exemplified some of the dynamics posed by the onset of the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The issue has posed substantial difficulties amid an increase in tourism.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
As the couple posed for a mirror shot in their outfits, David, who pulled a face in the snap, made a joke about his wife's Instagram-posting habits.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Prosecutors were prepared to present the video during a detention hearing Thursday to argue that Allen posed a danger to the community, but his defense team agreed to detention.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Wilson was surrounded by fans and posed for selfies during her entry to the Sydney court on what was meant to be final day of the trial.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 May 2026
But which one posed the greatest danger?
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
These conditions have fueled widespread reports of labor exploitation, environmental damage and violent disputes over territory, while mercury contamination from gold extraction has posed serious risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) cited national security and cybersecurity risks posed by reliance on Chinese models as a reason for the joint inquiry.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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