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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
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The map also looks very dark in the screenshots, which could just be because they were taken at nighttime, but my gut says this could be a map that is permanently dark and doesn’t follow the day night cycle of the rest of the game.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
But using apple cider vinegar, which for centuries has been used to alleviate indigestion, could actually be more beneficial to gut health than other options that shout it as a selling point.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
Some of this was simply a gut public-health reaction to the sudden spread of the virus.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Imperiale and others note that most mammals consume food differently than people, often putting their mouths and noses into their food, potentially exposing themselves via respiratory routes, as opposed to becoming infected through the gut.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The map also looks very dark in the screenshots, which could just be because they were taken at nighttime, but my gut says this could be a map that is permanently dark and doesn’t follow the day night cycle of the rest of the game.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
And the department’s career officials are, like others throughout the federal government, leery of the incoming Trump administration’s plans to gut the federal workforce.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
But using apple cider vinegar, which for centuries has been used to alleviate indigestion, could actually be more beneficial to gut health than other options that shout it as a selling point.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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
Some of this was simply a gut public-health reaction to the sudden spread of the virus.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2020
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dancing also promotes the release of endorphins, chemicals that help promote feel-good neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerves to communicate) and reduce unpleasant emotions.1 8.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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The incident hit a nerve in the city where there has been growing public anger over police violence, including an incident where an off-duty policeman killed a man for allegedly stealing soap from a market, Reuters reported.Abel Alvarado, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Red poop that happens as a result of lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding is usually bright red, while upper GI tract bleeding (like from your stomach) might appear more maroon-colored.156 Red poop varies in shade, frequency, and amount.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Bed Pillows, $42 with coupon $80 $42 at Amazon Designed to support side, stomach, and back sleepers, the pillows have plush down alternative filling with cooling gel that’s ideal for hot sleeper.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related article Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly.Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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As one of the best seamless options on this list, the thong has no visible panty lines and can be hiked up above your hips or pulled below the belly area.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guillermo really was the beating heart of the show — literally!Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro The Shark S1000 Steam Mop ($70) did a solid job cleaning my hardwood floors.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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It’s most effectively rendered in the second act’s rumble — a stark, visceral, and surprising set piece that uses rain and strobe lighting and leaves both cast and audience breathless.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shots that killed Thompson are resonating across a national landscape where visceral tensions are running high.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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