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
Additionally, Peach's severe anal gland issues, which will soon require surgery, contributed to her pain and discomfort.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Sitz baths, done by soaking the anal area in warm water, may provide comfort and reduce itching in the anal area.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
All anal toys should have a flared base as a safety precaution.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Lorain police obtained two warrants to force doctors to search a suspect’s anal cavity.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Sitz baths, done by soaking the anal area in warm water, may provide comfort and reduce itching in the anal area.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
All anal toys should have a flared base as a safety precaution.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Lorain police obtained two warrants to force doctors to search a suspect’s anal cavity.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anal
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Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley reprises his role as the charming yet obsessive serial killer, Joe, who is returning to where his story began: New York City.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Issues of urban renewal, the value of public art, the difficulty of being married to an obsessive artist and lots more run through Workman’s film.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Since then, White House officials have remained adamant about sticking by Hegseth, even as criticism has mounted in recent weeks and questions about his judgment have resurfaced.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the significant decline, the Trump administration is adamant about shoring up the border to ensure it is left secure before leaving office.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Portuguese manager built his success by adhering to a strict 3-4-3 system at Sporting Lisbon.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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