as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
an imaginative genius like Shakespeare could intuit the thoughts, feelings, and motives of a vast array of characters
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Recent Examples of intuit
Instead, first Anna and Tess and then Harper and Lily land at the table of bargain-basement psychic Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer, working hard for little dividend), who surprises even herself by intuiting that the older Colemans’ lifelines have intersected before.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
An oncoming tractor was intuited by some mysterious, extra sense, and his father-in-law slammed on the brakes before reversing with enthusiasm, his body twisted to look out the rear window and one hand on the wheel.
—Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
That’s the domain of humans: the executive who senses when to pivot, the founder who intuits product-market fit before the metrics appear, the storyteller who moves a room, the leader who earns trust in a single conversation.
—Dror Berman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
In the years that followed, Buckley would intuit that the political battles of the 1950s and 1960s, not least those over civil rights, might be profitably framed as constitutional.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
An oncoming tractor was intuited by some mysterious, extra sense, and his father-in-law slammed on the brakes before reversing with enthusiasm, his body twisted to look out the rear window and one hand on the wheel.
—Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
That’s the domain of humans: the executive who senses when to pivot, the founder who intuits product-market fit before the metrics appear, the storyteller who moves a room, the leader who earns trust in a single conversation.
—Dror Berman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
In the years that followed, Buckley would intuit that the political battles of the 1950s and 1960s, not least those over civil rights, might be profitably framed as constitutional.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuit
Verb
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Your smartphone's voice assistant struggles to understand your accent but works perfectly for others.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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While parenting responsibilities are widely understood and sometimes better supported in the workplace, senior care still has a long way to go, Zlotsky said.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the big night almost here, here's what to know about the award ceremony and how to watch it.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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As scientists decipher them, there’s one particular feedback loop that has come to dominate the conversation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the father recognized the man.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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That is our special thing as Americans, and no European mind will ever comprehend that, Belly.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Certain populations of students such as those from low-income households, those experiencing homelessness, those who are unable to speak or comprehend English, or children of an active-duty military member are eligible to enroll in a state pre-K program or obtain ESA money.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lerner says some customers see savings of 30 to 50 percent in their first month.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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What’s harder to grasp is how Violette_FR Lip Nectar is, in fact, a stain.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This approach can empower oncologists to instantly grasp a patient's complete treatment journey, fundamentally reimagining how cancer care teams navigate complex patient histories.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants have chosen to raise prices, while others have reduced their portion sizes, neither of which their customers appreciate.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, useful suggestions should be appreciated.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Intuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuit. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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