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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
Fred Katz, New York Times, 14 June 2026
For families There are a couple of (very well behaved) babies here during my stay, but no kids dive-bombing the pool, and the stairs around this maze of a property aren’t particularly stroller friendly.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
From Auto-Complete To Execution Early AI development tools behaved somewhat like enhanced spellcheckers for code.
—Fabio Caversan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Many of my fellow viewers enthusiastically embraced the role of wrestling fans and behaved as if at a WWE match, audibly pumping up the hero and booing her opponents.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The legislative branch behaved as a coequal branch of government.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
But Hu says tourists these days are better behaved — and that technology is helping to keep them at bay.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 7 June 2026
The initial aim was to discover if all hot planets had winds that behaved the same.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The French had behaved differently than the British under Amherst did; the French had played by Indigenous rules.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Helsingin Sanomat reported that nine women in all came forward with allegations that Rydman behaved inappropriately with them.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Forget about the ill-behaved, performative fans hoping to go viral on TikTok for unseemly behavior.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 14 June 2026
For families There are a couple of (very well behaved) babies here during my stay, but no kids dive-bombing the pool, and the stairs around this maze of a property aren’t particularly stroller friendly.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
During the interview, it was noted that society continues to grapple with questions surrounding accountability, forgiveness and whether public figures who have behaved badly should be welcomed back into people's lives.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
From Auto-Complete To Execution Early AI development tools behaved somewhat like enhanced spellcheckers for code.
—Fabio Caversan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Many of my fellow viewers enthusiastically embraced the role of wrestling fans and behaved as if at a WWE match, audibly pumping up the hero and booing her opponents.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The legislative branch behaved as a coequal branch of government.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
But Hu says tourists these days are better behaved — and that technology is helping to keep them at bay.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 7 June 2026
The initial aim was to discover if all hot planets had winds that behaved the same.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 June 2026
The French had behaved differently than the British under Amherst did; the French had played by Indigenous rules.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Helsingin Sanomat reported that nine women in all came forward with allegations that Rydman behaved inappropriately with them.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaved
Adjective
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.—
David Szondy
June 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Sean McGuire was acquitted on Friday in the November 2019 strangulation killing of Betty McGuire.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Your disciplined nature sets tone, so track agreements and follow through consistently even if feelings run deep.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Lawyers at one firm read the rule as a disciplined effort to bring enforcement back in line with what the statute literally says.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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As the sun set on the gentlemanly era of relationship banking, Wall Street needed to recruit huge numbers of the most talented—not just well-bred or best-connected—bankers to keep up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Verb
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During the home invasion, a child reportedly entered the residence and was also restrained, the charges allege.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Police believe they were both properly restrained at the time of the crash.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Ronnie Schell, a prolific TV character actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the amiable Pvt.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Data from FlightAware showed that the plane had conducted nine flights between June 12 and June 14.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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At a Monday news conference, NTSB Vice Chairman Michael Graham spoke about the report and a separate report on revenue passenger-carrying operations, including skydiving, conducted in 2021.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Behaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaved. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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