posed

[pohzd]

adjective

1. (of a photograph, portrait, etc.) taken or made by first placing the subjects in a particular position or attitude.

   The only posed photographs are the formal ones following the wedding ceremony.

   Antonyms: unposed, natural, candid

2. asserted, stated, or put forward.

   A panel of invited experts will present scientific evidence pertinent to the posed questions.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of pose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of posed¹

First recorded in 1825–35; pose ¹ + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; pose ¹ + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

While she posed a greater threat this time around, the same opponent proved too resolute in the crucial moments.

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Councils said the saltires were being removed because they were put up without permission and posed a safety threat.

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As things stand, he will not be around to feel the disruption created by Guehi's exit and the difficulties posed by replacing him without an incoming transfer fee.

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The prosecutor argued she posed a flight risk and could reoffend if allowed bail.

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A 2013 article in the Sun that still dogs him involved a reporter, who posed as a client, claiming he helped her to boost her bust through the power of thought.

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