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
One relies on physics, mathematics, and observation; the other on archetypes, intuition, and symbolism.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, let things flow, focus on your intuition and see what pops up for you.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
April 2025 The High Priestess: This month, Virgo, you’re being called to trust your intuition and embrace the quiet wisdom that resides within you above all else.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to your dreams and listen to your intuition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, let things flow, focus on your intuition and see what pops up for you.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
April 2025 The High Priestess: This month, Virgo, you’re being called to trust your intuition and embrace the quiet wisdom that resides within you above all else.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to your dreams and listen to your intuition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuition
instinct
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Originally bred as a fighting dog, the AKC says responsible breeders now produce sweet-natured, extremely loyal and family-oriented dogs, but advises that their fighting instinct still lies within, and the breed may not do well at dog parks or as part of a home with multiple male dogs.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, protocols powered by Web3 tech have empowered anyone with sound judgment and sharp instincts to put their money where their mouth is, monetizing hunches relating to sport, popular culture, and financial markets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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