behave
verb (used without object)
to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself.
is behaving
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present progressiveof behave (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Obviously, the way that a lot of this stuff is acting, everybody is behaving like the bottom is in,” O’Rourke told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Once they experience other platforms, they may like them. In that way, Vanguard is behaving like any business that needs to protect its customer base.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Looking at the outlook, the U.S. economy is behaving in ways I think people didn’t necessarily expect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
The workplace review will aim to look at how to ensure that junior people with less power feel able to speak up, when a presenter is behaving badly.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
“Mom, Uncle Stanley is behaving inappropriately,” I said.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
