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
These are most associated with cervical, vaginal, penile, anal and head and neck cancers.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
Using a strap-on is a hot way to try anal play and switch up power dynamics.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet research has found a decline in awareness that HPV is linked with a number of cancers, including cervical, throat and anal.
—Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
Using a strap-on is a hot way to try anal play and switch up power dynamics.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Yet research has found a decline in awareness that HPV is linked with a number of cancers, including cervical, throat and anal.
—Liz Szabo, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anal
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Even with an obsessive showrunner at the helm, this series would’ve gone nowhere without the outsized talents of our writers’ room.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Betting Big on the Creator Middle Class Stan has grown to more than 70,000 users in just three years, a trajectory that founder and CEO John Hu attributes to obsessive focus on creators who are building real, sustainable businesses without massive teams, investors or platforms.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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There is a strict bag policy in place at the stadium, and all restrictions will be enforced.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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No new stores that sell certain pets will be allowed to open in Manatee County and existing pet sellers and breeders will face stricter regulations under new rules passed unanimously Tuesday by county leaders.—
Ryan Ballogg,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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