as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behavior
For some people, tracking data does help nudge them toward healthier behaviors.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
Barking is still a natural behavior for deaf dogs, and while the tone or volume may differ, their need to vocalize remains.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Leaders should stop trying to contain this behavior and instead find ways to guide and amplify it.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The restaurant in The Bear is driven and nearly destroyed by dysfunctional behavior.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
Barking is still a natural behavior for deaf dogs, and while the tone or volume may differ, their need to vocalize remains.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Leaders should stop trying to contain this behavior and instead find ways to guide and amplify it.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The restaurant in The Bear is driven and nearly destroyed by dysfunctional behavior.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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To his point, the salon is primarily a showcase for Omar King, a neurodivergent person of color whose folksy demeanor belies his raunchy writing style.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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