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

For still others, 9/11 remains most powerfully a story about innocent lives lost and ordinary people behaving with extraordinary courage.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

His team also tracked adult cuttlefish numbers during the dive survey, and said the dozen or so they saw - when there should have been tens of thousands - appeared to be behaving differently.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

“We’re more tolerant, players are behaving better and coaches are doing a good job in education,” Crittendon said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

When electrons are restricted to a two-dimensional plane and interact strongly enough, they can begin behaving very differently from ordinary electrons.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

I keep ignoring, and Jonah texts, demanding that I stop behaving like a spoiled child and have a real conversation.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam