as in obsessive
extremely or overly neat, careful, or precise
I've always been anal about arranging my books alphabetically by author.
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Recent Examples of anal
Additionally, Peach's severe anal gland issues, which will soon require surgery, contributed to her pain and discomfort.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Sitz baths, done by soaking the anal area in warm water, may provide comfort and reduce itching in the anal area.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
All anal toys should have a flared base as a safety precaution.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Lorain police obtained two warrants to force doctors to search a suspect’s anal cavity.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anal
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Sitz baths, done by soaking the anal area in warm water, may provide comfort and reduce itching in the anal area.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
All anal toys should have a flared base as a safety precaution.
—Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Lorain police obtained two warrants to force doctors to search a suspect’s anal cavity.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anal
Adjective
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But the obsessive, granular restaurant news era arguably starts when Grub Street debuts in 2006 and its editor, Josh Ozersky, aims to post news every hour.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Brian by Jeremy Cooper Brian is a thirtysomething council worker in London who has always led a solitary life, one marked by an obsessive adherence to routine.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet even as Bix seems to be an avatar for all the suffering and trauma the Star Wars galaxy has to offer, Arjona is adamant that her character is not a victim.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Her sister is adamant that, for Jane, this was the only way.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Or the court could decide that strict scrutiny applies but age checks are narrowly tailored.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Oral arguments will be heard in the landmark case on Wednesday, pitting claims of religious freedom against efforts to maintain strict separation of church and state.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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