- plural of instinct.
instincts
Example Sentences
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Alas, here Mr. Burnham appears to have the wrong instincts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The newly documented behavior, observed in Israel, is the first of its kind and suggests that human made lighting can dramatically disrupt the instincts of small ground dwelling animals.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
After watching Jovic’s rise this season, Pegula praised her competitive instincts and rapid adjustment to grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
If he gets blowback, he doubles down, more convinced than ever that his instincts are correct.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
You may have noticed that I called the Dijksterhuis study a “partial answer” to the question of when to draw on our instincts and when to rely on conscious analysis.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
