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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
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
Penny's defense claims Neely reportedly behaved erratically and yelled threats at passengers on the F train on May 1, 2023.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Husbands behaved poorly in each of these dramas.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The owner of course apologized and behaved well.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Another reply shared a similar story, recalling how their niece behaved similarly.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
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
Penny's defense claims Neely reportedly behaved erratically and yelled threats at passengers on the F train on May 1, 2023.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Husbands behaved poorly in each of these dramas.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The owner of course apologized and behaved well.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Another reply shared a similar story, recalling how their niece behaved similarly.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behaved
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Research shows that cooperative individuals are seen as approachable, trustworthy and emotionally intelligent.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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What would be possible if humans looked to nature for more sustainable solutions that are cooperative rather than exploitative?Longreads, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless former Michael Jackson impersonator, on the city's subway.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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And earlier this month, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless former Michael Jackson impersonator, on the city's subway.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Soto is also one of baseball's most disciplined and patient hitters, having drawn walks in 18.1% of his plate appearances, compared with the overall MLB rate of 8.4%, in 2024.David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Management highlights continued investments in the Total Home strategy and disciplined expense management amid a challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
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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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Neely had been shouting angrily at passengers on a subway train when Penny grabbed him from behind and restrained him in a chokehold for several minutes.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neely had been shouting angrily at passengers on a train when Penny grabbed him from behind and restrained him in a chokehold for several minutes.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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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The Spa is Worth the Whole Trip To begin, step into a world like no other at the Chuan Spa, where you’ll be greeted by amiable and accommodating staff who will assist in creating a soothing experience for you during your time here.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Back then, in the first weeks of the war, Russia and Ukraine conducted several rounds of talks in person and online aimed at ending the conflict; although a framework for peace called the Istanbul Communiqué was drawn up, an agreement was never finalized.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Oval Office has only one occupant at a time and Trump won't take over until Jan. 20, but Biden has appeared deferential to letting his successor get involved in negotiations and has not pushed back on his efforts to be engaged in talks.Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Malcolm’s directorial choices diverge from his father’s old-school creative sensibilities; the pacing is faster, the music more dramatic and less deferential to the story’s era.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Behaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behaved. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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