behaviors

plural of behavior

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Recent Examples of behaviors Matter brought data from their own research and development process to this study, including the behaviors, characteristics, and concentrations of microfibers. Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 From there, new behaviors shape identity, thus offering the micro-evidence needed to override outdated patterns, and ultimately elevate the quality of leadership. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Some public health specialists told ABC News there are several reasons for the declines, including fewer adolescents and young adults engaging in risky behaviors and public health messaging campaigns. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 Accountability is an important piece to learning how to not repeat behaviors. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026 Indefinite Causal Order Quantum systems often display behaviors that are difficult to explain with classical physics. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 For example, some studies have demonstrated that birders are more likely to support conservation efforts and engage in behaviors that benefit the environment. The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
Noun
  • Small businesses may also be able to reduce their taxes through actions like providing employee benefits or starting retirement plans.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hugging Face, for its part, published a forensic timeline, describing how the autonomous AI system spent four and a half days executing 17,600 distinct hacking actions across multiple organizations — without direct involvement by any humans.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Misdemeanors carry up to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail if found guilty and gross demeanors carry up to a $5,000 fine and a year in jail.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For individuals who think taking time for themselves is selfish or doesn’t support the mission of their work, education about how self-care can prevent compassion fatigue can make an impact and change attitudes.
    Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Model turn-taking, sharing, and good manners, and try to arrange play dates where your child can practice their social skills.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Behaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaviors. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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