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
Market volatility, tariff shifts, changing consumer behavior, inventory pressure and margin erosion are happening simultaneously, forcing brands and retailers to make faster, more strategic decisions across their businesses.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The authors also considered some of the animal’s behaviors.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The study grew out of a broader question about prosocial behavior—why some species help others and some don’t, says comparative ethologist and study co-author Melitta Csepregi, who studies animal behavior at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
While the market and Federal Reserve policymakers like to look at core inflation, energy cannot be completely disregarded because consumer spending behaviors can be influenced by the bite of higher gas prices.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
The authors also considered some of the animal’s behaviors.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The study grew out of a broader question about prosocial behavior—why some species help others and some don’t, says comparative ethologist and study co-author Melitta Csepregi, who studies animal behavior at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
While the market and Federal Reserve policymakers like to look at core inflation, energy cannot be completely disregarded because consumer spending behaviors can be influenced by the bite of higher gas prices.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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During a video interview from New York before leaving for the last day of shooting, Hall’s upbeat demeanor was a clear indication that Dexter’s life after death agrees with him.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Stella’s calm demeanor isn’t an accident.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The result was reflected by the two head coaches’ vastly differing postgame attitudes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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In the corner of the team’s theater room, Wright hung a chart that was updated regularly by the team’s leader in attitude points, awarded for out-of-the-box accomplishments such as diving on the floor for loose balls or taking charges.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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