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instinctively

[in-stingk-tiv-lee] / ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv li /
ADVERB
inherently
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At times, they draw that line in different places - Habboo is more instinctively protective of what should remain private while Laing is more comfortable letting even the most personal moments play out on screen.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Most parents instinctively understand this, which is why AI is being hyped as a way to give kids more socializing-at-school time.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

When people try to focus on a faint sound, many instinctively shut their eyes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The team sergeant instinctively put his freezing metal compass between his lips, and nearly got a frost injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Flux and his beast crested the hill, right on top of Otto, who instinctively put his bike in motion, shooting down the path.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles