behaviors

noun

Definition of behaviorsnext
plural of behavior
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 behaviors BECs allow scientists to study quantum effects on a large scale, making strange quantum behaviors visible. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025 And several researchers who have dedicated their career to studying vaccine behaviors have not yet heard that their grants have been affected. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025 Social media continues to redefine financial behaviors, driving discretionary spending and financial stress. — Anushree Jain, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaviors
  1. actions
  2. attitudes
  3. manners
Noun
  • These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The news outlet reported that Board Vice President Jon Hartman announced the board would meet again on Monday night to discuss terminating Martin’s contract and placing her on administrative leave among other actions.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Again, youth attitudes toward corruption don’t bode well for many of the governments in this year’s elections.
    — Richard Aidoo, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The exhibit displays over two centuries of sculptures that show how art has produced and reproduced racial attitudes and ideologies.
    — John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of manners

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