- 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
But I always trust the instincts of a good cat.
From Salon ● 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
It was a young museum, eager to build a world-class collection, and the kouros was such an extraordinary find that its experts were blinded to their instincts.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
