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
Majerus had intuited that the internet would lead to a great collision of styles and reference points—everything from Super Mario to Jackson Pollock coexisting in pixels.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.
—Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
So much of it is about trying to intuit the story, not just decoding information.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
But the experiment may also have shown what Sweden intuited from the start.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.
—Vivian Gornick, The Atlantic, 3 May 2025
So much of it is about trying to intuit the story, not just decoding information.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
But the experiment may also have shown what Sweden intuited from the start.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuit
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State leaders, however, insist the accountability is necessary to understand whether districts are serving students and how schools might be falling short of educating children.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His attorneys have argued that Brown appears not to be competent for trial and cannot factually understand the capital murder case against him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The lawyers did not agree on what should be released since Kiser's legal team argued for the public to know less about the investigation, Kelley said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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August’s full moon is traditionally known as the Sturgeon Moon, named after the giant lake sturgeon, once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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Often when playing against Macdonald’s defense, which is tricky to decipher because of all the post-snap rotations and disguised pressures, the right play is to check it down to a running back or tight end, take 3 or 4 yards and move to the next play.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Obtaining laboratory research experience in Miami impressed on me the power of science to decipher the mechanisms of life and improve human health.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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France also announced this week that the country will recognize Palestine as a state.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself prior to the earnings release, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following the earnings announcement and adjust your positions accordingly afterward.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But how much human language do dogs truly comprehend—and what are the limits?—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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In the photo, the Hollywood actress is seen with her hands on her hips, eyes closed and smiling for the camera while reportedly being kissed on the forehead by singer J Balvin.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The above is something that Shupe somewhat uniquely grasps.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This is what Louis C.K. failed to grasp: The issue has never been the flying public’s unwillingness to marvel at the miracles of human invention, but rather, the fact that carriers appear to make promises and then fail to deliver on them.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
25 July 2025
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With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Many travelers also appreciate the elevated look of leather.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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“Intuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuit. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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