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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verb (2)

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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Israel Defense Forces issued a statement defending its actions and insisted the group did not get permission to be there and posed a security risk. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The boom has also drawn some concern over the possible risks posed by hedge funds. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 When journalist Mark Halperin posed the question, Vance laughed before giving a brief response. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026 The golf world has been posed with the question of when Tiger Woods might make his return to the sport countless times at this point in the 15-time major champion's career. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The fear of contagion posed an existential threat to London’s burgeoning theater industry. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 TikTok was repeatedly warned by its own staffers about risks its platform posed to child safety, according to court records obtained by NPR. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 That’s why the Guild is advocating for better protections against and awareness of the risks posed by AI – not just through our contracts, but through legislation and member education. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Company and county officials said neither incident posed a threat to public safety. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

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Iran had proposed a fresh deal last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
Under his successor, Rob Manfred, owners again have proposed a salary cap, and a likely management lockout threatens the 2027 season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposed

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That the Houthis are able to score hits from 500 miles away, despite the Saudi military spending tens of billions of dollars on multi-layered air defense systems, has puzzled experts.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
He was puzzled when, after 2021, the number of children going into foster care dropped, but the state's costs for child welfare were rising.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of puzzled

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Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggested

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On a lesser show, Lee would have thrown Dale a meaningful look, baffled that the material world was aligning with the woo-woo.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of baffled

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In 2000, Bill Clinton offered Palestinians a state on 94 to 96 percent of the West Bank, all of Gaza, and a capital in East Jerusalem.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
That commitment comes after the Ford Foundation discontinued a program that offered flexible funding for nonprofits' general operations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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At Telluride, Fielder, who had initially planned to stay behind the scenes, admitted he was still perplexed by the couple’s openness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
They were perplexed at first, flummoxed, but pleasant, and unfortunately for them, already long gone from the airport.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of perplexed

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Many Eagles players were concerned and bewildered by the development.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Latif is conflicted by his double life, bewildered by his doubling of parental responsibilities, constantly trying to think two moves ahead yet always ending up three steps behind.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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