instinct
noun
an inborn pattern of activity or tendency to action common to a given biological species.
instincts
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pluralof instinct.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By such means Delgado hoped that men’s aggressive instincts could be tamed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
BBC pundit Chris Sutton: "He has to be in that bracket when you talk about the world's best. Harry Kane has instincts that are simply uncoachable."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Kritenbrink, for his part, said the summit has done "nothing to curb the competitive instincts of both sides on AI."
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The gravitational joy of Wilson’s comic approach is watching how he follows his instincts and later applies his own sui generis mortar to the assembled vérité blocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Those are your instincts telling you that it is time to go home,” said Roz.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
