behaves

verb

present tense third-person singular of behave
as in carries
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way if the children behave themselves properly and sit quietly during church, they'll get their ice cream afterward

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Recent Examples of behaves In effect, the surrounding environment behaves like an unintended detector that continually checks the qubits’ state, even though nobody is intentionally measuring them. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Unlike a felt-tip pen, which delivers a relatively consistent line, a brush liner behaves more like a tiny paintbrush. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Customers with almost no technical background can collect and label sensor data, run simulations, and validate that a robotic device or vehicle behaves safely in the real world. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 By Anthropic’s own account, the same models that can predict how a gene-therapy virus behaves could, in the wrong hands, help design a dangerous disease. — Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Why Cyclospora may not create lasting immunity How the parasite behaves in the body is partly why creating lasting immunity to the infection is difficult, according to health officials. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The way the dragon behaves, and how the world around it responds, is what translates to the perception of weight. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 Thinking all stomach bugs spread the same way Cyclospora behaves differently than many of the more common stomach bugs. — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026 The finding is concerning as space debris at such high altitudes behaves differently from that circling closer to Earth. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaves
  1. carries
  2. acquits
  3. conducts
  4. handles
  5. composes
  6. restrains
  7. contains
Verb
  • The Cherry Creek Arch Bridge carries State Highway 83 through the canyon, linking communities from Parker to Colorado Springs.
    — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Felix Jimenez, 38, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, but can be up to 40 years, according to federal authorities.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • That said, the older chip in the Ultra 3 acquits itself admirably.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
  • In the proud lineage of pint-sized blonde women who’ve held their own against Madonna, Carpenter acquits herself quite well.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Definition of acquits
Verb
  • That idea crosses over into the way an organization conducts business.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • As a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, which conducts surveillance and testing for animal disease outbreaks, CSU will provide support to the state if screwworm is detected here.
    — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of conducts
Verb
  • The Justice Department office that handles immigration courts said in a statement that judges were adjusting their schedules to resolve cases more quickly, while making sure all cases get handled fairly and lawfully.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Super Cruise pretty much handles all highway driving, including executing lane changes.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of handles
Verb
  • Agent authority composes dynamically.
    — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Each night, the chef composes a refined tasting menu, featuring two appetizers, a choice of two entrées, and a dessert.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Definition of composes
Verb
  • Remarkably, state law also severely restrains cities and counties from setting their own regulations, giving local leaders little sway over local gun policies.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • The result is an economic model that favors producers, restrains consumers, and floods international markets with supercheap exports, including steel, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Definition of restrains
Verb
  • His personal Facebook contains one post addressing his candidacy.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Oodi contains books, but describing it only as a library misses the point.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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