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posited

[poz-i-tid] / ˈpɒz ɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
induced
Synonyms
STRONG
analyzed argued assumed concluded considered debated determined discussed explained hypothesized postulated ratiocinated rationalized reasoned thought

Example Sentences

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Perhaps, somebody posited, he took a day trip to Liverpool and got stranded on the wrong side of the Mersey?

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Last weekend, a sensational report posited a future in which AI unleashes enough disruption and job destruction to bring on a deep recession and financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The analyst posited that equities appear ahead of credit in pricing AI risk.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

He posited that we shouldn’t be afraid to disagree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

To get around the problems of fossil distributions, they posited ancient "land bridges" wherever they were needed.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson