as in intuitively
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of instinctively
The doors opened at the top of the stairs, and I was drawn instinctively to the arched windows.
—
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Barbara instinctively knew this, and the world, better than anyone.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Major tech companies in the emerging robotics space—including Figure and Tesla—are investing heavily to create hands that instinctively mimic human design.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
While many male amateurs instinctively look to the PGA Tour for equipment inspiration, the data suggests most would play significantly better by copying the trends of the LPGA.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Robots that adapt instinctively Testing was carried out in the Webots simulator across multiple terrain types.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Not Enough Seating—or the Wrong Kind Guests instinctively assess whether a room can comfortably accommodate them.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Almost instinctively, Hughes raised his gloved hand to his head, stunned.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
For years, people could largely trust, at least instinctively, that seeing was believing.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Barbara instinctively knew this, and the world, better than anyone.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Major tech companies in the emerging robotics space—including Figure and Tesla—are investing heavily to create hands that instinctively mimic human design.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
While many male amateurs instinctively look to the PGA Tour for equipment inspiration, the data suggests most would play significantly better by copying the trends of the LPGA.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Robots that adapt instinctively Testing was carried out in the Webots simulator across multiple terrain types.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Not Enough Seating—or the Wrong Kind Guests instinctively assess whether a room can comfortably accommodate them.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Almost instinctively, Hughes raised his gloved hand to his head, stunned.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
For years, people could largely trust, at least instinctively, that seeing was believing.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instinctively
Adverb
-
The result of this has made way for innovative thinkers (who perhaps intuitively understand Schumpeter’s idea of creative destruction) to make hay.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Unlike human hands, robotic systems lack the ability to intuitively adapt to unfamiliar objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
Many creative endeavors are essentially problem-solving exercises, where each step reveals new possibilities and challenges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The same pattern essentially repeated itself in the first decade of the 21st century.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
That's exactly what Cooper Howard is trying to figure out, is here's a character who on his face is fundamentally sort of duplicitous, right?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Two dynamics are fundamentally reshaping the structure and functioning of the American government.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
There’s basically never any physical danger.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Divorce was basically unheard of.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Instinctively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instinctively. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
