behaving

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function v.
act reasonably, properly v.

VERB

function

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act operate perform react

STRONG

run take work

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt stop

WEAK

act up misbehave

VERB

act reasonably, properly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

manage

STRONG

control direct

WEAK

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be good be nice be on best behavior be orderly comport oneself conduct oneself properly demean oneself deport oneself discipline oneself keep one's nose clean keep the peace live up to manage oneself mind one's manners mind one's p's and q's observe golden rule observe the law play fair shape up toe the mark watch one's step

Antonyms

WEAK

act up misbehave

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behaving

“Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears sick, injured, or is behaving unusually.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of market health and more like a funhouse mirror.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Instead, they can become extremely slow while behaving collectively.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Now, I think it's Mediapart that needs to be told to put on its Kevlar vest, because there will obviously be a response to the way they are behaving," she said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

He is behaving much as he does with his parents — he reasons, negotiates, and jokes with equal ease.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell