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
However, consider their previous advice of sticking to your intuition rather than following a trend.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
That unification changes the way the universe works relative to what our intuition expects.
—Rob Coyne, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Get ready for a wave of emotions and a spike of intuition!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 June 2025
As Mercury enters Cancer, there’s a fine line between intuition and anxiety!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
That unification changes the way the universe works relative to what our intuition expects.
—Rob Coyne, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Get ready for a wave of emotions and a spike of intuition!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 June 2025
As Mercury enters Cancer, there’s a fine line between intuition and anxiety!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intuition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuition
instinct
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After spending his rookie season at nickel, the Lions moved Branch to safety — a position where his football IQ and instincts could fully be unleashed.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Their relationships, instincts and industry know-how often form the foundation for innovations that are both relevant and impactful.—
Michelle Gines,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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