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verb (1)

past tense of post

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verb (2)

past tense of post
as in appointed
to assign to a place or position the police are planning to post an officer outside the hospital room of the witness

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verb (3)

past tense of post
as in mailed
to send through the postal system be sure to post the letter this afternoon

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Recent Examples of posted
Verb
Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 In a video posted on Donaldson's Instagram on Tuesday, he is seen swimming along the Ord River beside a man in a canoe, as another boat sails past him. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Teachers share examples from their own communities, moments when something posted as a joke crossed a line and led to real consequences. Samantha Hirsch, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026 Whitfield posted online about the issue and the request that was made for his email. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Coca-Cola on Tuesday posted higher quarterly revenue than expected despite a strained geopolitical and consumer environment. Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026 But the political make-up of the district was not expected to change dramatically, according to Democratic analyst Matt Isbell, who posted information about the district online. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 Spotify posted solid first-quarter growth with a beat on the top and bottom line. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026 Sweeney recently posted a social media video for the newspaper about a home invasion at a mansion in Beverly, Massachusetts. Paula Ebben, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posted
Adjective
  • That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Evan Power is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and an announced candidate for Congress in North Florida’s Second Congressional District.
    Special to the Sun-Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Netanyahu, 76, has made few pre-announced public appearances since the war broke out, with Iran having vowed to target him personally in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • By law, you're entitled to pay the lower advertised price, according to Mary Bach, a consumer advocate with AARP Pennsylvania.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026

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“Posted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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