intuition

Definition of intuitionnext
as in instinct
an innate sense of what is true or what will happen Although the child looked fine, the parents' intuition told them something was wrong.

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Recent Examples of intuition Together, Mars in Taurus and Jupiter in Cancer create a productive exchange between action and intuition, encouraging us to pursue growth (and venture outside our comfort zone) without abandoning our need for stability. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Traditionally, mathematicians have required little more than intuition, training, and a pen and paper to advance their field. Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026 Slow down and reconnect with intuition. Usa Today, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Buying today requires balancing data and intuition. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuition
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instinct
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  • We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.
    Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • After watching Jovic’s rise this season, Pegula praised her competitive instincts and rapid adjustment to grass.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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