guts 1 of 2

plural of gut
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as in inside(s)
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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guts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gut
as in cleans
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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Noun
  • Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, courage and fresh starts.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Zegler’s Snow White is a princess who not only finds true love but also the courage to be the type of leader that her late father taught her to be.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.
    Vinesh Sukumaran, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The show’s bravery in exploring mature topics, like infertility, has also moved parents.
    Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Youth in the program learn to leverage the discipline and skill development from boxing and apply it to their daily lives to combat trauma and build mental fortitude.
    Lydia T. Blanco, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What appears to be luck is actually a demonstration of skill: strong endgame coaching, say, or general mental fortitude.
    Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.
    Julian Randall, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Rather than signaling academic stamina alone, these meaningful experiences illustrate maturity, purpose, and a student’s potential for significant contributions to college communities.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The 52-year-old actress has been able to return to her craft, amid her battle with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), now that she’s increased her stamina and is relapse-free.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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