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
The state’s pre-K assessments judge early literacy, math and social skills, using both short tests and observations of the students’ behavior in their pre-K classrooms.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
More than delivering correct answers, AI systems need to model responsible behaviors, which in turn leads to growth, innovation and a better customer experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Aiming to understand how and why human skin forms wrinkles with age, researchers from Binghamton University in the US undertook the first experimental investigation into how the aging process changes skin’s behavior and structure.
—New Atlas, 24 July 2025
His studies included classes on forensic psychology, death investigation, and antisocial behavior, per NewsNation.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025
More than delivering correct answers, AI systems need to model responsible behaviors, which in turn leads to growth, innovation and a better customer experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Aiming to understand how and why human skin forms wrinkles with age, researchers from Binghamton University in the US undertook the first experimental investigation into how the aging process changes skin’s behavior and structure.
—New Atlas, 24 July 2025
His studies included classes on forensic psychology, death investigation, and antisocial behavior, per NewsNation.
—EW.com, 12 July 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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Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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