POSED Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

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past tense of pose

as in proposed

to set before the mind for consideration posed an interesting question for the visiting astronomer

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past tense of pose

as in puzzled

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty utterly posed by the barrage of questions

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Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, shared a snap on Instagram Stories, in which the couple posed with both Madden brothers as well as Nicole Richie, who has been married to Joel since 2010. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Cunningham spoke publicly, posed with Gaines and former Levi’s executive Jennifer Sey and her player-exclusive Adidas shoe sold out in hours after doubling down on her position. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 One aspect of the construction that has posed significant challenges has been the need to acquire land that is already owned. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Yet, that conviction rarely survives the challenges posed by budgets or release schedules. — Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Transport Minister Steffen Bilger met affected organizations Thursday and warned that low water levels posed major challenges for inland waterway shipping, industry and the broader logistics chain. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Transport Minister Steffen Bilger warned Thursday that low water levels posed major challenges for inland waterway shipping, industry and the broader logistics chain. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Per Town & Country, Robert’s position in the Queen’s staff was not only influential, but posed a dilemma during Diana’s last few years. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, prosecutors argued that Colin Gray should have known the danger his son posed. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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The measure was proposed by Council member Kelsea Bond last month after the city endured a brutal stretch of high heat and humidity around the Fourth of July.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Under Amendment 4, constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature would still need just a statewide majority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposed

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Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.

— Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent observations have suggested that this extreme world may retain an atmosphere despite temperatures that should have stripped lighter gases away long ago.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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News to Know FIFA backs down Private investors will not be offered a stake in future World Cups, after all.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
With the cancellation of Lil Uzi on Friday, Saturday’s rush to Bud Light for Clipse offered slim pickings for pop music’s most influential genre.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of offered

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The Brazil midfielder has expressed a desire to join Arsenal, but Newcastle did not want to sell him this summer and have been perplexed by the lack of direct contact from the London club.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Workers at Doherty Staffing Solutions were perplexed when strangers started calling the office in response to recruitment texts — texts the firm never sent.

— Bill Lukitsch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of perplexed

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Fujimoto, whose great-great-grandparents helped found Chinatown generations ago, said he is confused by the hold-up.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
It’s labeled in their inventory so it’s not confused for an original, but adds their own touch to their trove.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of confused

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Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
In Texas, Spain bewildered France, neutralising what has looked like the most formidable attack in the tournament.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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