instinctively

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instinctively
Adverb
  • But the Gophers’ win at Nebraska on March 1 essentially kept their season alive.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Davis says that if House Democrats are unified in this decision, Johnson will essentially need unanimous support from his party.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The administration of the tests has not fundamentally changed, though the window for testing was lengthened from within three hours of notification to a more relaxed timeframe.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Holland boasts striking advancements in the director’s style and committed performances from Kidman, Macfadyen and Bernal, but these qualities can’t quite save a narrative fundamentally confused about its purpose.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • After the success of Fury Road, a sequel was basically a foregone conclusion.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • So the Python challenge is basically a publicity stunt.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Instinctively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instinctively. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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