as in obsessive
extremely or overly neat, careful, or precise
I've always been anal about arranging my books alphabetically by author.
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Recent Examples of anal
Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and was later declared cancer-free on her 60th birthday on Feb. 2, 2007, per her foundation.
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Alyssa Davis, People.com, 25 June 2025
Mucosal irritation: Preservatives commonly used in personal lubricants, called parabens, can cause vaginal and anal irritation in people with sensitive skin.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
There are also two internal attachments: one for vaginal use and the other for anal use.
—Amanda Chatel, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Jordan was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer that has spread to her lungs and the lymph nodes around her pelvis.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Alyssa Davis, People.com, 25 June 2025
Mucosal irritation: Preservatives commonly used in personal lubricants, called parabens, can cause vaginal and anal irritation in people with sensitive skin.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
There are also two internal attachments: one for vaginal use and the other for anal use.
—Amanda Chatel, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Jordan was diagnosed with stage 4 anal cancer that has spread to her lungs and the lymph nodes around her pelvis.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anal
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Known for his signature style and obsessive attention to detail, Anderson’s work is distinctive, imaginative, and—above all—meticulous.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Since camp got underway, he's been adamant that winning games is far more important than his personal stats.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Liverpool communicated an interest in acquiring the Sweden international for around £120m, though Newcastle have been adamant for months that Isak is not for sale.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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If courts agree, retail brands, especially those with global supply chains, could face delays, legal pushback, or stricter oversight.—
Scott Kelly,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement In June, Vermont passed two of the strictest laws in the nation regulating children's access to technology.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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