posed

American  

[pohzd] / poʊzd /

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.

Etymology

Origin of posed

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

See Examples For:

posed

The captain decided to return to the Spanish island about 30 minutes after departure "due to the danger" the fight "posed to the safety of the flight", the air traffic controller said.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Many lawmakers and industry analysts have said the White House is still moving too slowly to address the risks posed by the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

In La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, many balked at the idea that the eight men killed posed a threat to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

In September 2024, a federal judge rejected Combs’ request for bail, agreeing with prosecutors that he posed too great a risk to be released while awaiting trial.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

She posed and vogued, her arms motioning like an air traffic controller.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson