as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
usually the enfant terrible, he's promising to be on his best behavior for the party
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Recent Examples of behavior
People often gravitate toward kittens because of their playfulness, cuteness and an adopter's preference to shape the animal's behavior.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
An abundance of research shows that spanking causes increased negative behaviors in childhood.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
An abundance of research shows that spanking causes increased negative behaviors in childhood.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behavior
Noun
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes a team’s cold demeanor is not personal but rather a reflection of an overall atmosphere of stress or miscommunication that affects everyone.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just as importantly, Brivio says, Ogura’s apparent calm demeanor turned out to be a genuine cornerstone of his personality.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the pooch's positive attitude and adaptability to his wheelchair changed everything.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new information highlights Google’s attitudes towards those who choose the regular model and those who go Pro.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Behavior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behavior. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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