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
Practice good anal hygiene by showering with a perianal cleansing product or a hand shower.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Stewart was also by the actress's side during her public battle with anal cancer, with which she was diagnosed in 2006.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In some cases, blood in your poop can be a sign of colon, rectal, or anal cancer.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 10 June 2024
The plug is small with a tapered tip for easy insertion, perfect for anal beginners.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Stewart was also by the actress's side during her public battle with anal cancer, with which she was diagnosed in 2006.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In some cases, blood in your poop can be a sign of colon, rectal, or anal cancer.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 10 June 2024
The plug is small with a tapered tip for easy insertion, perfect for anal beginners.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
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In other words, if a team hones in on an almost obsessive drive to improve, the outcomes will take care of themselves.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2024
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This gloriously obsessive enterprise could only originate from the enthusiastic fervor of a fan — which Sean very much is.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company has long maintained that privacy is a fundamental human right and has been adamant that the information stored on its devices be accessible only to the people that own them.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the abuse Drea and her kids have experienced, the mother of three is adamant about keeping her ex-husband’s last name.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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One example of such concessions that China can make would be promising stricter oversight on fentanyl trades, Scissors added.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Either way, stricter regulations likely won’t be in place to impact this winter season, and despite the unease expressed by locals, mass tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 — as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.CNN, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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