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
Take a look at some recent animal encounters: Wildlife photographer captures ‘rare’ behavior in Australia.
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
Russian pilots often disable their transponders, do not file flight plans, and do not notify regional air traffic control, which NATO officials have described as high-risk behavior.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
For years, Pankey had continuously inserted himself in the investigation and displayed odd behavior regarding Jonelle’s disappearance.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 24 May 2025
Researchers also noted the chatbot engaging in other potentially disturbing—though not necessarily immoral—behavior.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
Russian pilots often disable their transponders, do not file flight plans, and do not notify regional air traffic control, which NATO officials have described as high-risk behavior.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
For years, Pankey had continuously inserted himself in the investigation and displayed odd behavior regarding Jonelle’s disappearance.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 24 May 2025
Researchers also noted the chatbot engaging in other potentially disturbing—though not necessarily immoral—behavior.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for behavior
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
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And while the score may indicate the Panthers dominated, the analytics and coach Paul Maurice’s postgame demeanor said otherwise.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But despite her charming demeanor, the sweet girl has been waiting a long time for a place to call her own, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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