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
Farfetch expects these evolving consumer behaviors to continue reshaping the luxury fashion landscape into one defined by intention and purpose.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court had agreed to consider the case last year, taking on a years-long legal battle between the major record labels and the internet provider, with the labels saying internet gatekeepers should be held responsible for their users’ infringing behaviors.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The report, released in August 2025, found that Rutledge had been reported for inappropriate behavior to school leadership multiple times and that the school failed to act.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court had agreed to consider the case last year, taking on a years-long legal battle between the major record labels and the internet provider, with the labels saying internet gatekeepers should be held responsible for their users’ infringing behaviors.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The report, released in August 2025, found that Rutledge had been reported for inappropriate behavior to school leadership multiple times and that the school failed to act.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
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Meanwhile, the reigning champs frequently put Towns in defensive actions, often creating wide-open driving lanes to the rim, much to the ire of head coach Mike Brown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Faithe with her son, AydenAmanda Langston As the two parted ways, Amanda saw Faithe’s demeanor shift.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fans loved Glaze for his silly facial expressions and his earnest demeanor.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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And yet, my attitude was 'This is special.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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