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
That’s not just consumer behavior — that’s identity expression.
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Dylan Fusco, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Understanding Whale Communication The bubble ring episodes show how humpback whales try to get chummy with humans, but the true extent of this behavior still isn’t fully understood.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred issues his ruling following the completion of the investigation of allegations of improper behavior towards a number of women against former manager and coach Mickey Callaway.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The dispute assumed higher stakes after Trump took office, and federal courts across the country started to push back on the new Administration’s behavior.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
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Dylan Fusco, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Understanding Whale Communication The bubble ring episodes show how humpback whales try to get chummy with humans, but the true extent of this behavior still isn’t fully understood.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred issues his ruling following the completion of the investigation of allegations of improper behavior towards a number of women against former manager and coach Mickey Callaway.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The dispute assumed higher stakes after Trump took office, and federal courts across the country started to push back on the new Administration’s behavior.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 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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The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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To date, more than 11,000 TikTok users have commented on the post, with many voicing their comedic takes on the viral moment and the cat's obliging demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The two-part series explores the actions of Harkins, the attitudes of society and the legal system, and the dogged determination of a band of women who fought to get justice.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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