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
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Successful schools understand their highest priority is to teach academics and not behavior.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Consumption of alcohol impairs judgment and decision-making, which can lead to riskier behaviors, including trying other substances, Tuell noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Successful schools understand their highest priority is to teach academics and not behavior.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Consumption of alcohol impairs judgment and decision-making, which can lead to riskier behaviors, including trying other substances, Tuell noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025
In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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At the Raw on Netflix premiere, The Rock displayed a more amicable demeanor, sharing friendly interactions with both Rhodes and Reigns, further blurring the lines of his potential future involvement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still — despite her professional demeanor — her sensuality is undeniable.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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