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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“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
He is behaving like he's still the mayor of Manchester.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Fixed-income — shown both on the chart, as well as a more detailed breakdown of corporate credit and other maturities of U.S. government bond — is behaving like it has in previous inflationary outbreaks.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 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
He is behaving much as he does with his parents — he reasons, negotiates, and jokes with equal ease.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
