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
Nelson acquired portable video cameras and recorders simply for students to explore, and Bill quickly intuited the power of this new medium.
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David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Even if spectators see a bad lie before anyone else, most fans aren’t able to intuit how the odds should change.
—Danny Funt, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Most children can intuit when something is going on in their family, according to Abbie Owens, who specializes in psychosocial and emotional needs of children treated at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah.
—Amber Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Astrology is gaining steam as a means of intuiting the market’s animal spirits.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Even if spectators see a bad lie before anyone else, most fans aren’t able to intuit how the odds should change.
—Danny Funt, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Most children can intuit when something is going on in their family, according to Abbie Owens, who specializes in psychosocial and emotional needs of children treated at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah.
—Amber Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Astrology is gaining steam as a means of intuiting the market’s animal spirits.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuit
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There are two ways to do that - understand the historical odds and position yourself prior to the event, or look at the correlation between immediate return and medium-term return post earnings and position yourself accordingly post-event.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Racers understand the dangers their sport presents, and while NASCAR has been proactive in its safety measures, there’s always more to be done.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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Who knew the hardest thing about an awards show acceptance speech could be holding the trophy?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Since opening in 2017, Darjeeling Express has become a culinary destination known for its authentic home-style Indian cooking and commitment to female empowerment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Millennials will love deciphering which real-life stars inspired the plot.—
Tia Williams,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Freshman Max Granville tried to decipher whether defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton was staying.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Fans in Chicago will recognize the red beard — Turner was the co-MVP of the 2017 National League Championship Series that ended the Cubs’ reign as defending World Series champs.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Customers typically seek support when frustrated, angry or confused—emotions that chatbots cannot comprehend or address with empathy.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Austria saw some success with this rule, but Australia did not.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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For years, Broccoli and Wilson resisted the siren call to fully exploit the property that is based on Ian Fleming’s spy novels across multiple platforms and sometimes didn’t see eye-to-eye with each other, according to insiders.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Did that studio not grasp the tragic comedy of it all?—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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These baby silicone teethers come in four different shapes: hammer, pliers, wrench, adjustable wrench, and are the perfect size for babies to grasp.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Intuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuit. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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