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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Recent Examples of anal
That means STIs can also cause throat, genital and anal infections.
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Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
For partnered anal penetration, communication is the key to a safer and more pleasurable experience.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
There are other ways to explore: fingers, smaller toys, anal plugs, etc.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 July 2025
Weeks later, anal warts appeared around the rim of Laurent’s rectum, the complaint says, and he was diagnosed with condyloma.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
For partnered anal penetration, communication is the key to a safer and more pleasurable experience.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
There are other ways to explore: fingers, smaller toys, anal plugs, etc.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 July 2025
Weeks later, anal warts appeared around the rim of Laurent’s rectum, the complaint says, and he was diagnosed with condyloma.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anal
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So much of the unlikely story is about Lightfoot’s obsessive attention to detail and commitment to getting the story right, which resulted in a classic ballad that has helped keep the ship’s memory alive.—
John U. Bacon,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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The story explores a father’s obsessive pursuit of justice for his missing daughter, highlighting the devastating impact of loss and raising questions about the boundaries between justice and vigilantism, per the logline.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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To their credit, Wild GM Bill Guerin and owner Craig Leipold were adamant that wasn’t going to happen and got a deal done.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The therapy will debut at Relive Health’s Stuart, Florida location, thanks to recent updates in Florida’s regulatory framework allowing advanced stem cell treatments under strict medical oversight.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The weddings are planned by celebrity event stylist Slomique Hawrylo and adhere to a strict budget.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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