as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behavior
His relentless attacks on humans are a product of cinematic storytelling, not a reflection of real shark behavior.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 June 2025
In reality, Iran’s proxies relied on the same oppressive behavior as that of the Tehran regime.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
For too long, the balance in Maryland has tipped entirely in one direction — shielding dangerous behavior while completely ignoring the voices of victims.
—Robin Grammer, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
Some sites share consumer data with partners, and this pre-fill behavior can indicate that your data is being sold and shared.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 June 2025
In reality, Iran’s proxies relied on the same oppressive behavior as that of the Tehran regime.
—Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
For too long, the balance in Maryland has tipped entirely in one direction — shielding dangerous behavior while completely ignoring the voices of victims.
—Robin Grammer, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
Some sites share consumer data with partners, and this pre-fill behavior can indicate that your data is being sold and shared.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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For some government employees, levels of access to this information is determined by their job functions via a formal security clearance process and vetting actions.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Jamie Foxx reflected on his current attitude toward fame during a new interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 June 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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