intuition

Definition of intuitionnext
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 But contrary to intuition, this doesn’t necessarily mean couples need to be constantly impulsive; for many, this isn’t financially or logistically feasible. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Be ready to act fast and trust your intuition. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 Employers are shifting their hiring requirements in the AI era; while some are seeking vibe coding and prompting skills, others are doubling down on human intuition and empathy. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026 But no one managed to prove him right either, even though most experts agreed with his intuition. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuition
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instinct
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  • Use your instincts to strike a bargain.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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“Intuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuition. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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