intuiting

verb

present participle of intuit
as in knowing
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 intuiting Correctly intuiting that the bickering bromance between Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) is somewhat played out now after 30 years, Stanton puts Jessie (Joan Cusack) center stage this time. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026 And so the podcast’s producers, perhaps intuiting that the dialogue experiment with conservatives is failing, occasionally slot in friendlier agents of power, Hollywood types, with whom Newsom can discuss the finer points of things like tax incentives to film in the state of California. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 Like intuiting the next stage of the story, which takes time and is inefficient. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 Lecter’s main power was his penetrating thinking and sustained intuiting. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 Instead, first Anna and Tess and then Harper and Lily land at the table of bargain-basement psychic Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer, working hard for little dividend), who surprises even herself by intuiting that the older Colemans’ lifelines have intersected before. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intuiting
  1. knowing
  2. understanding
  3. deciphering
  4. recognizing
  5. comprehending
  6. seeing
  7. grasping
  8. appreciating
Verb
  • Any pause and retracement back into that gap gives investors an opportunity to start to accumulate shares knowing that the $230 level should now act as support.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Before work gives way to the weekend, take a few minutes to catch up on the California stories worth knowing today.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of knowing
Verb
  • His drive, his motor, understanding his role, just being there for his teammates.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For drivers wondering what a car warranty actually covers, understanding the basics upfront can prevent surprises when a claim relies on proof of regular maintenance.
    — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciphering
Verb
  • States are moving toward recognizing digital and other nontraditional wills.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hilton said in some cases, women may begin recognizing ADHD symptoms in themselves after becoming mothers and having their children evaluated for the condition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • By utilizing three classes of agents, Microsoft is effectively comprehending the entire threat lifecycle.
    — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Without comprehending what was happening, Kikuko looked up at the sagging skin of her father’s throat.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehending
Verb
  • Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Remove the stems from the kale by grasping the leafy part and pulling off the stem.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grasping
Verb
  • Investors aren't appreciating the full scope of the ambition behind SpaceX's decision to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, according to Adam Jonas.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The timing of the Rock Hall achievement isn’t lost on Stevens, who’s currently on tour with Idol and has, in recent years, observed a new demographic of younger fans appreciating their music like never before.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciating

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“Intuiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intuiting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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