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
Erika Kirk’s behavior in this period of grief was certainly questioned, and not just by Owens and other far-right commentators.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The ritual depends for its meaning, however, on certain standards of behavior.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
This method of reviewing student behavior is nothing new.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The complaint also accuses the university of failing to prevent and correct discriminatory behavior and permitting a hostile work environment.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The ritual depends for its meaning, however, on certain standards of behavior.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
This method of reviewing student behavior is nothing new.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The complaint also accuses the university of failing to prevent and correct discriminatory behavior and permitting a hostile work environment.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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The clip led to Patel defending his actions in a statement to X on Sunday night.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Peterson’s quieter demeanor, compared to that of the outspoken Dybantsa, is an interesting contrast, too.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This simply involves a little accommodation, a friendly attitude and cooperation.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The mom credited the school with helping her son go from struggling academically to making honor roll — twice — and changing his attitude about school in general after the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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