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 behaviors
Multi-aircraft teaming focus Under the production contract, Shield AI will concentrate on collaborative combat behaviors involving multiple autonomous aircraft operating together under human supervision.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Rather than creating separate products for different audiences, JioHotstar aims to identify common viewing behaviors while tailoring experiences where necessary.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The report compiled data from 2005 to 2023 from across local, state and federal agencies to assess how young people are doing across a range of areas — education, economic stability, physical and mental health, victimization and risky behaviors such as drinking and vaping.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
When did certain neural crest cell behaviors evolve?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Nuuly is currently exploring how to leverage the BrazeAI Predictive Events feature, which allows the marketing team to anticipate user behaviors and forecast churn.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Individual airlines have also taken matters into their own hands for other disruptive behaviors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Rather than creating separate products for different audiences, JioHotstar aims to identify common viewing behaviors while tailoring experiences where necessary.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
The report compiled data from 2005 to 2023 from across local, state and federal agencies to assess how young people are doing across a range of areas — education, economic stability, physical and mental health, victimization and risky behaviors such as drinking and vaping.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
When did certain neural crest cell behaviors evolve?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting.
—Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Nuuly is currently exploring how to leverage the BrazeAI Predictive Events feature, which allows the marketing team to anticipate user behaviors and forecast churn.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Individual airlines have also taken matters into their own hands for other disruptive behaviors.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Journalists such as Ofusu believe global attitudes towards African football held Ghana back at a time when the national team were arguably at their best.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Whitcomb said attitudes toward growth have shifted but not enough for Davis to meet its state housing obligations.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Behaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaviors. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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