INTUIT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

intuit

verb

in-ˈtü-ət

Definition of intuit

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 Anyone who has paid attention to Andrés over the years — through his frequent appearances on morning news shows and late-night TV, his nearly 40 restaurants and bars, and, of course, through his high-risk humanitarian work through World Central Kitchen — intuits that this is a man of many emotions. — General Manager, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Even Carl seems to intuit just how unalluring this posture can be. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 The Knicks understood when to hold back and intuited when to become aggressive. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026 And all of these projects rely on advances in computational biology, using AI to compare genomes of different species and also to intuit and fill in the gaps of ancient DNA. — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuit

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Luiz understands that aspect, too, acknowledging that Sporting KC needed him four separate times during Thursday’s news conference.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead of starting with a new component, its engineers worked to understand the hardware already available to NAVAIR.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of understand

Verb

These documents that make up your pathology report are important for guiding your treatment but can be difficult to decipher on your own.

— Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of decipher

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Miles This name is another way to recognize Miles Austin (or the number of miles players run to prepare for the season when no one is watching).

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
The result can be a company that AI fails to recognize, recognizes incorrectly or resolves in favor of a competitor.

— Joseph Byrum, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognize

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Barclays projects that palm oil, coconut oil, and rubber could rise by 30% to 40% over the next 18 months, coffee could see an additional 20% to 30% surge, and rice could increase by a further 10% to 20%.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Authorities initially said Saylor’s mother reported that her child had wandered off from a rental home in Hagley Estates in Pawleys Island and was last seen wearing her swimsuit.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

The scale of the devastation difficult to grasp after that wall of water caught everyone off guard, crashing into entire villages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of grasp

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Junior quarterback Aaron McCormack, who is the coach’s son and ran for a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Justin Slaven, is among the teammates who quickly came to appreciate Harris’ talents.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
One shopper appreciated the cushy insoles, while another called out how surprisingly soft the leather feels.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

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