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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 behaving
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
In the first days of Syria’s freedom, the country’s citizens appear to be behaving like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
In a year of talent being outed for behaving poorly, the Gregg Wallace saga is still bedecking front pages (ironically driven by multiple scoops from BBC News) and is posing wider questions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Penny, then 24, held Jordan Neely, a homeless man, in a chokehold for approximately six minutes after Neely began shouting and behaving erratically on a crowded subway train.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Both state parties are behaving accordingly, hitting the ground this weekend with public events to rile up their supporters.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Austin suspected something was wrong, as Mercury wasn't behaving like himself.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Evidence suggests that exposure to violence in television, movies, video games, cell phones and on the internet increases the risk of violent behavior on the viewer’s part, just as growing up in an environment filled with real violence increases the risk of them behaving violently.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, at El Rosario Sanctuary, monarchs are behaving unpredictably, clustering later than usual and dispersing widely.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
In the first days of Syria’s freedom, the country’s citizens appear to be behaving like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
In the gray daylight of the first days of Syria’s freedom, its citizens appear so far to be behaving not like unrestrained madmen but like traumatized, decent people worthy of their liberty, delivered even by an erstwhile jihadist.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
In a year of talent being outed for behaving poorly, the Gregg Wallace saga is still bedecking front pages (ironically driven by multiple scoops from BBC News) and is posing wider questions.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Penny, then 24, held Jordan Neely, a homeless man, in a chokehold for approximately six minutes after Neely began shouting and behaving erratically on a crowded subway train.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Both state parties are behaving accordingly, hitting the ground this weekend with public events to rile up their supporters.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Austin suspected something was wrong, as Mercury wasn't behaving like himself.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Evidence suggests that exposure to violence in television, movies, video games, cell phones and on the internet increases the risk of violent behavior on the viewer’s part, just as growing up in an environment filled with real violence increases the risk of them behaving violently.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaving
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This complication features a three-armed carousel, each arm carrying a block with four-hour numerals.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What had formed on the narrow little patch of dirt in Albuquerque was a recapitulation of the most basic human instincts at the heart of ordinary everyday life; when faced with uncertainty and danger, people naturally cling together and form communities which become more complex and orderly.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Of course, Geragos also hoped the press would be orderly in talking to senior Menendez family members who testified today, but that civility collapsed pretty quickly as the cameras chased family members on the courthouse steps.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Of course, anyone who meets the gentle, obedient boy would never call him that.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Behaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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