- plural of instinct.
instincts
Example Sentences
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It combines sharp-eyed intelligence with genuine modesty and leavens clever opportunism with the recognition that all men are created equal, even if some are less equal in their instincts for getting paid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
But I always trust the instincts of a good cat.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
"It's all actually sad because I think her instincts are generally OK, but by the time she figured out the right things to do, it was too late".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Instead, the evidence suggests that artificial lighting is disrupting the animals' normal instincts.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 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
