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
Even Jaden can intuit, however subtly, that her father could succumb to his demons in a moment of anger.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2024
After all, anyone who is invested in a game will already be absorbed—to the point of madness, even—in the task of trying to intuit their team’s likelihood of victory.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2024
The 2024 presidential candidates seem to have intuited this.
—Carol Bishop Mills, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2024
Maybe we’re meant to intuit that Jason’s timing has always sucked.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 8 May 2024
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2024
After all, anyone who is invested in a game will already be absorbed—to the point of madness, even—in the task of trying to intuit their team’s likelihood of victory.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2024
The 2024 presidential candidates seem to have intuited this.
—Carol Bishop Mills, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2024
Maybe we’re meant to intuit that Jason’s timing has always sucked.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 8 May 2024
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Further clinical trials are needed to better understand and assess the potential mechanisms at work.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Paul has come to think of this period as the beginning of her decades-long attempt to decipher life as it is lived, not as it is schematized by contemporary philosophy.Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Consider these tips: Acknowledge Diverse Celebrations and recognize team members who celebrate several holidays during this time.Teresa Hopke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Much more data is needed to fully grasp the scope of their movements and ecological importance.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Everyone remains just isolated enough to stay well clear of grasping any fundamental truths about the silo.Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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The efforts that a brand makes to take individuals into account go a long way toward building trust and loyalty with consumers—especially those who feel that they’re seen and appreciated by the brand.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your father-in-law will appreciate the feel of a warm towel post-shower.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Intuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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