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
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
California’s goal of 100% renewable energy, and challenges posed by increasingly-devastating wildfires, are a big part of that, but Little Hoover laid out a plan to keep them from spiking much further.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
On his arrival at the meeting venue at a historic 12-century abbey in Vaux-de-Cerney outside of Paris, Rubio posed for a group photo with his fellow foreign ministers but none of them spoke.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge, Honorable Michael McNally of Michigan’s 33rd District Court, posed the question while overseeing a case on Wednesday, March 25.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the embryo was growing inside her right fallopian tube, a placement that made the pregnancy unviable and posed a significant threat to Hall’s health — and life — if left untreated.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Meyers posed in the exact same way in his most recent spesh, Dad Man Walking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if the antimatter had been obliterated, however, that would not have posed any danger due to the small quantity.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said that the strikes posed no risk of contamination, according to state media.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Scout seems insightful, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars faded away a decade ago.
—Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
California’s goal of 100% renewable energy, and challenges posed by increasingly-devastating wildfires, are a big part of that, but Little Hoover laid out a plan to keep them from spiking much further.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
On his arrival at the meeting venue at a historic 12-century abbey in Vaux-de-Cerney outside of Paris, Rubio posed for a group photo with his fellow foreign ministers but none of them spoke.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge, Honorable Michael McNally of Michigan’s 33rd District Court, posed the question while overseeing a case on Wednesday, March 25.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the embryo was growing inside her right fallopian tube, a placement that made the pregnancy unviable and posed a significant threat to Hall’s health — and life — if left untreated.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Meyers posed in the exact same way in his most recent spesh, Dad Man Walking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if the antimatter had been obliterated, however, that would not have posed any danger due to the small quantity.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Posed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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