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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
Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
The combination of low fiber and high sugar likely explains juice’s apparent unsavory effects on gut bacteria.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
That could meaningfully gut AI Safety Institute checks or even dissolve the effort entirely, critics have suggested.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 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
In contrast to the oral microbiome, the gut microbiome changed very little in response to any of the diet interventions.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
The combination of low fiber and high sugar likely explains juice’s apparent unsavory effects on gut bacteria.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Future studies should recruit more participants and extend dietary interventions to observe what happens to gut and oral microbiome over a longer period.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
That could meaningfully gut AI Safety Institute checks or even dissolve the effort entirely, critics have suggested.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 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
Noun
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The strength, courage, and discipline this takes is beyond words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The people of their small town of Walnut Grove looked up to him for his courage to do what was right and champion honesty, fairness, and hard work for all.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Lisa discussed her mix of nerves and excitement ahead of her acting debut in an October interview with Rolling Stone, along with her eagerness to pursue a new art form.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, the antitoxin can’t correct existing nerve damage, and long-term effects could persist for months, Madan tells USA TODAY.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
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Another sleeping position that may expose their stomach can resemble acrobatics, which might appear uncomfortable to humans but is actually the opposite for cats.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The rescuers put tow straps under her stomach and front legs, officers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that heat is safely hidden behind a cute cover, complete with rainbow hearts.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In terms of sustainability, the staff clean the beach multiple times a day to reduce the chance of pollution making its way into the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Messam and the commission have promised to continue fighting for the residents’ right to clean air and water not only for Miramar but also for the surrounding cities of Pembroke Pines and Weston.—
Carson Eddy Edwards,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Symbiosis will combine the starkness of a classic and visceral body horror with the intimacy and raw emotion of chamber drama.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the second scene, Hiccup disastrously attempts to tame a wild dragon during his test of courage in the arena, and in the third scene, we are treated to the thrilling re-enactment of Hiccup’s first ride atop Toothless, which takes on a more immersive and visceral power in live-action.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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