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to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
if the children behave themselves properly and sit quietly during church, they'll get their ice cream afterward
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Recent Examples of behaved
Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Several caregivers told the social workers that the children behaved as though they’d been deprived of food.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
There is a long tradition—born in the midst of the war itself—of accusation and debate about which side behaved worse.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, the election results offer insight into how voters from school districts targeted by Patriot Mobile behaved.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Falvey behaved as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, smiling and reminiscing and even telling the story of his awkward first interaction with the late Sid Hartman.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The labor market has behaved strangely since the pandemic.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
There is often tension between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but to make this kind of public accusation – that his mother behaved in a narcissistic, controlling and disturbingly sexualised way – is unforgivable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
For families There are a couple of (very well behaved) babies here during my stay, but no kids dive-bombing the pool, and the stairs around this maze of a property aren’t particularly stroller friendly.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Several caregivers told the social workers that the children behaved as though they’d been deprived of food.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
There is a long tradition—born in the midst of the war itself—of accusation and debate about which side behaved worse.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, the election results offer insight into how voters from school districts targeted by Patriot Mobile behaved.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Falvey behaved as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, smiling and reminiscing and even telling the story of his awkward first interaction with the late Sid Hartman.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The labor market has behaved strangely since the pandemic.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
There is often tension between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but to make this kind of public accusation – that his mother behaved in a narcissistic, controlling and disturbingly sexualised way – is unforgivable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaved
Adjective
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The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The woman who was driving stayed at the scene and was cooperative, but the early investigation appeared to show that alcohol played a role in the crash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though the Rothschild accused of killing Diamond Bessie was eventually acquitted, the mystery surrounding her violent death still reverberates in Jefferson today.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The trooper was acquitted at trial and returned to duty after an internal affairs investigation.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Law enforcement unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements that often include arbitration clauses, allowing disciplined officers to challenge terminations or punishments and potentially secure reinstatement through a neutral third-party review.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scolari started the tournament with the disciplined Gilberto Silva — once a centre-back — in the holding midfield role, while Juninho Paulista was allowed to break forward into attack.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No body that can be confined or restrained; no social or institutional standing to revoke; no reputation to damage.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Consumer demand is their, but their spending power is restrained.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The idea, from the very beginning, was to ease viewers into a new day with amiable hosts who covered the news, cracked jokes and fit right into viewers’ at-home routines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead, showed things weren’t always amiable behind the scenes.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Last year, Parsons was the star pass rusher who conducted a hold-in as contract talks dragged on, which eventually led to him asking for a trade that was granted.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take years and could cost upwards of $70 billion, according to an operational damage and needs assessment conducted last year by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.—
Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One indication of the push for more deferential leadership at the DOJ is the elevation of the Missouri prosecutor Thomas Albus to oversee election investigations nationwide.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Behaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaved. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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