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
But Frisch believed complex behaviors implied a function.
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
The models needed more comprehensive training data that captured the full spectrum of customer behaviors, not just the most common scenarios.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Along with food, movement, stress management and connection, sleep is one of the foundational daily behaviors that govern our health—including our brain health.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite initial denials from the company, which blamed the illness on alcoholism or other worker behaviors, investigation revealed that the cause was lead poisoning.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Experts say this can sometimes be linked to compulsive behaviors, but medical issues involving the brain, nerves, or pain should be ruled out first.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Each is a unique evolutionary experiment that might give rise to compounds that unlock new medicines, behaviors that offer agricultural solutions, and other adaptations that could further our understanding of how life persists.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The state does fund the inclusion of classroom support coaches who are able to help teachers problem-solve how to address kids’ needs and behaviors in its universal Pre-K program, known as GSRP.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
American driving culture has changed since 2016, some behaviors have declined, while some have skyrocketed.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
The models needed more comprehensive training data that captured the full spectrum of customer behaviors, not just the most common scenarios.
—Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Along with food, movement, stress management and connection, sleep is one of the foundational daily behaviors that govern our health—including our brain health.
—Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Despite initial denials from the company, which blamed the illness on alcoholism or other worker behaviors, investigation revealed that the cause was lead poisoning.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Experts say this can sometimes be linked to compulsive behaviors, but medical issues involving the brain, nerves, or pain should be ruled out first.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Each is a unique evolutionary experiment that might give rise to compounds that unlock new medicines, behaviors that offer agricultural solutions, and other adaptations that could further our understanding of how life persists.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The state does fund the inclusion of classroom support coaches who are able to help teachers problem-solve how to address kids’ needs and behaviors in its universal Pre-K program, known as GSRP.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
American driving culture has changed since 2016, some behaviors have declined, while some have skyrocketed.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
Noun
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Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that change in perspective can lead to different attitudes toward creepy crawlies, the breeders said.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the days that followed Springsteen's first TIME and Newsweek cover releases, the rocker, now 76, recalls feeling the attitudes towards him shift.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Behaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaviors. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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