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
There can’t be a lot of revivals of other 1960s shows that anyone could do where, over the course of a few months in the 2020s, there is a real sense of current events beginning to catch up that much or most of the audience is going to intuit.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
In a scene that plays silly even by Reacher’s standards, Reacher intuits that a kid at a bus stop is about to rob a woman with a young child.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing particularly sinister about their dynamic, even though Roger occasionally wanders off in a huff, and Myriam ensures that Anika always has an intermediary, despite the young girl intuiting incredibly meaningful and poetic messages left for human companions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
This ability to intuit gaps in others’ knowledge is known as theory of mind.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
In a scene that plays silly even by Reacher’s standards, Reacher intuits that a kid at a bus stop is about to rob a woman with a young child.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
There’s nothing particularly sinister about their dynamic, even though Roger occasionally wanders off in a huff, and Myriam ensures that Anika always has an intermediary, despite the young girl intuiting incredibly meaningful and poetic messages left for human companions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
This ability to intuit gaps in others’ knowledge is known as theory of mind.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuit
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Many local leaders have learned the value of using data to understand where socially vulnerable residents face high disaster risks.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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But Wolf’s greatest contribution is in faithfully documenting his open, sometimes ugly dialogue with a figure who was widely known yet never, until now, understood.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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When shopping for pure silk, be sure look for bedding labels that note 100% mulberry silk, also known as natural silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2025
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The seventh of eight PGA Tour Signature Events is being held this week at Muirfield Village Golf Club, also known as Jack's Place.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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As Guidry and Bowen try to decipher what led to Adam’s murder, viewers are taken on a ride.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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As advocates on both sides of the police accountability debate decipher what Trump's about-face means for those communities, some are now focusing on what his administration might do next as allies seek to redefine the summer of 2020.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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So that we're all being recognized is what matters most.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Gladly aims to deepen loyalty by delivering experiences where customers feel recognized.—
Joseph Ansanelli,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Officials have expressed concern about a lack of formal training, and there is an apprehension that podcasters might not always grasp the nuances of criminal investigations or the implications of publicizing sensitive information.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The ban on offensive players from pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping or encircling a runner was supported by a 22-10 vote, according to a person with knowledge of the proceedings, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the details weren’t made public.—
Dave Campbell,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Shepperson said his brother B.J. loved horses and would have really appreciated what this program is doing to help other veterans.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Intuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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