as in obsessive
extremely or overly neat, careful, or precise
I've always been anal about arranging my books alphabetically by author.
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Its founder, Mara McCarthy, is the daughter of Conceptual artist Paul McCarthy, who gained prominence in the 1990s for his playful installations critiquing pop culture and featuring such unusual materials as peanut butter, chocolate, and anal plugs.
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27 Apr. 2026
Over 90% of anal cancer is caused by HPV.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
The actress died in 2009 at age 62 following a battle with anal cancer.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Brie Stimson,
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11 Apr. 2026
Forensics find feces under the fingernail, suggesting it had been used in anal play before it was mailed.
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Apr. 2026
Over 90% of anal cancer is caused by HPV.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
The actress died in 2009 at age 62 following a battle with anal cancer.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Forensics find feces under the fingernail, suggesting it had been used in anal play before it was mailed.
—
K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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The modern wellness industry, however, thrives on the idea that healthy aging requires constant, obsessive measurement and optimization through supplements, wearable devices, expensive scans, or influencers promising to unlock the secret to longevity.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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And in Season Two, Survival of the Thickest went all out on a dream wedding for Peppermint, an idea Buteau was adamant about making it on screen.
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Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.
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Under the law, California is able to set these stricter standards through a waiver from the EPA.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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