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as in acquitted
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
if the children behave themselves properly and sit quietly during church, they'll get their ice cream afterward
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Recent Examples of behaved
Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The stance by the White House stands in contrast to how American Olympic and Utah officials have behaved in response to the International Olympic Committee and WADA.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
If Brisbane’s weather had behaved, that would be almost certainly six out of seven.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
While each cycle of waxing and waning solar activity typically takes about 11 years, there have been times when the sun behaved differently than expected.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Blake behaved poorly in my interview.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Are children on the plane or at the airport in 2024 any more poorly behaved than those traveling a decade or two ago?
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
However, this strain of H5N1 has behaved in unpredictable ways, said Santora.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite that, Judge Terence Perkins found Depa competent to stand trial, noting that Davis’ evaluation was more recent, that Depa had so far behaved well at court and that his answers regarding what the legal proceedings meant were as good as could be expected of a teen.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The stance by the White House stands in contrast to how American Olympic and Utah officials have behaved in response to the International Olympic Committee and WADA.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
If Brisbane’s weather had behaved, that would be almost certainly six out of seven.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
While each cycle of waxing and waning solar activity typically takes about 11 years, there have been times when the sun behaved differently than expected.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024
Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Blake behaved poorly in my interview.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Are children on the plane or at the airport in 2024 any more poorly behaved than those traveling a decade or two ago?
—Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
However, this strain of H5N1 has behaved in unpredictable ways, said Santora.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaved
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According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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As a result, landlords can maintain lower insurance premiums and focus on property management, while tenants can gain peace of mind knowing their personal belongings and liabilities are protected, fostering a more secure and cooperative rental relationship.Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Murder charges were brought against Mays in Turner's disappearance, but he was acquitted due to a lack of evidence.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Antony has acquitted himself well in cameos under Amorim but is playing only a bit-part role and attracted interest from Real Betis during the final days of the summer window.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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These green shoots of progress signal a shift towards more disciplined and accountable data practices.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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But his disciplined mornings weren’t always the norm.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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They were carried to the Shelby Street church in a procession.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Medium-full, this has restrained wood notes along with great mouthfeel, as the wine hits every corner of the mouth.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Well, not actually tussling in a War of the Roses way; more an amiable tug-of-war on the village green before bonding over a few local ales.Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
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Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cannon has long been criticized for being unfairly deferential to Trump as the documents dispute has moved forward.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Without any physical proof of his story, police higher-ups won’t let his deferential boss devote any resources to an investigation.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Behaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaved. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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