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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
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Her magic solution: a supplement from Amazon to fight iron deficiency, and a health newsletter that promised tips for weight loss, a clean gut, and better health.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Billionaires like Elon Musk are feeding lies to Congress to gut one of the most effective agencies in our government — one that also helps American farmers and workers, not just people overseas.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 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
Some of the best foods for weight loss can support a healthy metabolism, muscle protein synthesis, and the gut microbiome.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Her magic solution: a supplement from Amazon to fight iron deficiency, and a health newsletter that promised tips for weight loss, a clean gut, and better health.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The mayor's circle wanted to believe this — so did downtown landlords, local liberals looking for a silver lining in November's election, and anyone who wishfully ignored President Trump's threats to gut the bureaucracy.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Billionaires like Elon Musk are feeding lies to Congress to gut one of the most effective agencies in our government — one that also helps American farmers and workers, not just people overseas.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 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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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The song played a pivotal part in Gaga: Five Foot Two, her 2017 Netflix documentary, where its mixed reception seemed to strike a nerve with her.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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That's nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling.—
John Daley,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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As floodwaters from the Swannanoa River rose to stomach level inside their house on Sept. 27, Mills’ 24-year-old son hacked his way through the attic ceiling with a chef’s knife and a hammer so the family could get atop the roof.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Harper developed a fever and began complaining of stomach pain.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Between the lines: Other prominent liberals have ventured into the belly of the beast with a different mindset — engage in fierce but respectful debate with the goal of publicly exposing MAGA's flaws.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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One puppeteer uses tubing to add blood and other fluids at appropriate points during the birth; the other has an arm inside the hollow pregnant belly in order to squeeze the silicone baby out of the vaginal canal.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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And for me, to be on the cover of Vogue Philippines, for my first Vogue cover, is so special and will forever just hold the most special place in my heart.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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She often is drawn to these boundary-defying health stories and has covered the brain-body connection in functional neurological disorders, heart conditions and even cancers.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The employee returned to clean the bathroom about 20 minutes later and saw Lawrence leave the stall.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cleaning company responded to more than 18,700 cases through the city’s 311 system and collected roughly 9 million pounds of trash in 2024, according to a city staff report.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Soldiers have reported a visceral fear of drones and both sides have used macabre footage of fatal strikes in their propaganda, with soldiers shown being blown apart in toilets or running from burning vehicles.—
Guy Faulconbridge and Anton Kolodyazhnyy,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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The videos offer a rare and visceral look at how a blind person travels independently.—
Andrew Leland,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Passengers huddle to hear the fabled tale of a sailor who fell in love with the ocean, an allegory about bravery, exploration and transformation.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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