as in carries
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 behaves
Dark matter behaves as a particle, and that’s fundamentally special compared to something that behaves as a field.
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Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
The research team also tested how the material behaves in salt water, one of the most challenging environments possible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
In proper Taurus form, the Bull will see red if indulgences aren't met, similar to how Sophie sometimes behaves throughout the film.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu behaves like a gambler who in his desperation doubles down again and again.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon’s theory is that as Bitcoin behaves more like gold, and as central banks seek assets that don’t move in tandem with other assets, they’ll be tempted to add crypto.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Astronomers have observed a planet that in some ways behaves more like a star — including a massive growth spurt unlike anything witnessed before in a free-floating planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Colloquially known as a flax egg, this product behaves much like an egg white in practice, according to senior food editor Shilpa Uskokovic.
—Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
The research team also tested how the material behaves in salt water, one of the most challenging environments possible.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
In proper Taurus form, the Bull will see red if indulgences aren't met, similar to how Sophie sometimes behaves throughout the film.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu behaves like a gambler who in his desperation doubles down again and again.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon’s theory is that as Bitcoin behaves more like gold, and as central banks seek assets that don’t move in tandem with other assets, they’ll be tempted to add crypto.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Astronomers have observed a planet that in some ways behaves more like a star — including a massive growth spurt unlike anything witnessed before in a free-floating planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Colloquially known as a flax egg, this product behaves much like an egg white in practice, according to senior food editor Shilpa Uskokovic.
—Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaves
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The November 17th already carries considerable weight due to Cena's farewell.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The dukedom of York also carries a dark history, prompting speculation that the title itself may be unlucky, Vanity Fair reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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To fit all listening scenarios, like all DALI loudspeakers, KUPID also acquits itself at low and high volumes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.—
Dorothy Elder,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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TrustNordisk handles international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Video shows the moment an officer in camouflage and tactical gear approaches an individual, after which another officer tackles the person, restrains them with plastic handcuffs, and leads them away.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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An 1878 law known as the Posse Comitatus Act generally restrains the use of the military for such purposes.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Angela has the nation’s largest indigenous seed bank, which contains hundreds, if not over a thousand, different seeds that have been donated by people.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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