behaviors

plural of behavior

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Recent Examples of behaviors Collecting valuable data requires agents to perform meaningful, diverse behaviors. ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 Early weaning can also contribute to persistent comfort-seeking behaviors. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 This can include risk-seeking behaviors, in which the reward is attention or thrill. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026 In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers found five different sleeping pattern subtypes, each with its own distinct brain-imaging patterns, behaviors and health outcomes. Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 The most detailed allegations came from a woman named Lyndsey Fifield, who reported controlling behaviors, frequent displays of rage, threats of violence and self-harm, emotional intimidation and physical abuse. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Sure, its genes are involved in the formation of networks of neurons that enable behaviors that contribute to a state of not being eaten. Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026 The range of behaviors the script demanded from the character was daunting. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion. Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
Noun
  • These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • DeVriese-Sebilla said those attitudes had lasting consequences for Argentine, describing housing segregation as one of the community’s greatest historical challenges.
    Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • While the children are still young, Kate, who has partnered with JonnyPops on the brand’s Magic of Kindness campaign, has made good manners a priority in her household.
    Genevieve Uzamere, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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“Behaviors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaviors. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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