as in obsessive
extremely or overly neat, careful, or precise
I've always been anal about arranging my books alphabetically by author.
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Recent Examples of anal
Stewart was also by the actress's side during her public battle with anal cancer, with which she was diagnosed in 2006.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In some cases, blood in your poop can be a sign of colon, rectal, or anal cancer.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 10 June 2024
The plug is small with a tapered tip for easy insertion, perfect for anal beginners.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
Jaclyn Smith Remembers 'Charlie's Angels' Costar Farrah Fawcett on 10th Anniversary of Her Death
Fawcett died in 2009 at age 62 following her anal cancer diagnosis in 2006.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
In some cases, blood in your poop can be a sign of colon, rectal, or anal cancer.
—Theresa Tamkins, SELF, 10 June 2024
The plug is small with a tapered tip for easy insertion, perfect for anal beginners.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2024
Jaclyn Smith Remembers 'Charlie's Angels' Costar Farrah Fawcett on 10th Anniversary of Her Death
Fawcett died in 2009 at age 62 following her anal cancer diagnosis in 2006.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kulusevski is obsessive about his own body — Cristiano Ronaldo is another of his heroes.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Allen was obsessive about studying birds—especially species that were vanishing.Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nobody was more adamant about getting rid of the SITDs than Gabe, who had to convince and cajole last holdout Sam to agree to the deal.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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During the early stages of the war, Waltz was engaged with Ukrainian civil society members and was adamant in his criticism of Moscow.Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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About half of states have laws targeting transgender health care, but Tennessee’s is among the strictest.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Nov. 2024
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Many welcome Trump’s more strict immigration policy.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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