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as in inside(s)
guts plural
the internal organs of the body
the student dissected the frog and looked at its guts with a mixture of fascination and disgust
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as in courage
guts plural
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took a lot of guts to rush into that burning building and save her cat
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as in nerve
guts plural
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
had the guts to keep running the race even though she felt like quitting
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as in belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
an ever-expanding gut was sorry evidence that she had been neglecting her workouts
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
the film packs an emotional wallop that the viewer will feel in his gut
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as in to clean
to take the internal organs out of
you'll need to gut the fish and wash it out before you can cook it
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as in visceral
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Recent Examples of gut
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The guts Olympia shows in the face of that opposition is what Matty used to admire in her before Matty became convinced that the younger Olympia sold her soul to Wellbrexa.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Thousands of businesses across the U.S. may lose a crucial lifeline as the Trump administration looks to gut the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
California California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction July 28, 2022 Adán Ortega Jr., chair of the MWD board, said Gomberg has been asked to speak to the agency’s staff about his report.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
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Noun
Antibiotics tend to wipe out all bacteria indiscriminately, including all of your cat’s healthy bacteria in their gut.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
The guts Olympia shows in the face of that opposition is what Matty used to admire in her before Matty became convinced that the younger Olympia sold her soul to Wellbrexa.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Without an obvious national party leader, Democrats have struggled to gain their footing in the early months of Trump’s second term, which has been defined by a blitz of controversial executive orders, federal firings and broader efforts to gut the federal government.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Thousands of businesses across the U.S. may lose a crucial lifeline as the Trump administration looks to gut the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Emerging evidence suggests that individuals with fibromyalgia may have alterations in their gut microbiota composition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
California California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction July 28, 2022 Adán Ortega Jr., chair of the MWD board, said Gomberg has been asked to speak to the agency’s staff about his report.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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This is the untold origin of a revolution—where faith is tested, courage is forged, and the forces of darkness fight to extinguish the light.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The question is: Will your organization have the courage to relinquish outdated control mechanisms and embrace fluidity as its greatest strength?—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth and regulating nerve function.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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In one sweet photo, Francisco could be seen holding Amapola while Kalina reached up to touch her mom's stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The masked man opens the door at nearly 10 a.m., and when Hood sees Littlejohn strapped to the gurney, his stomach bottoms out.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This can cause scaly, crusty skin on their head, neck, and belly; sores on their lips and eyelids; dry and cracked paw pads; and dental disease.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Trump approaches the restaurant, a girlfriend runs to greet her on Washington Avenue and excitedly touches her belly.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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With tech in one hand and heart in the other, Riri is forced to navigate a new kind of battle—one that challenges her intellect, her upbringing, and her purpose.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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But my heart is with science, and my passion is with healing.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Micellar water is also an excellent, gentle option for cleaning makeup brushes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pilot projects underway The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure — all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His skating is visceral, a captivating balance of suave and violent athleticism, of contagious fun and technical brilliance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The issue of possible unmarked graves on the site has given the dispute its most visceral edge.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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