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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
Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Participants had their gut flora analyzed via metagenomics, a technique that can glean insights into gut microbiome composition based on sequencing the genetic content of stool samples.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
As participants ate and drank their way through the three days, researchers kept close tabs on their oral and gut microbiota.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Participants had their gut flora analyzed via metagenomics, a technique that can glean insights into gut microbiome composition based on sequencing the genetic content of stool samples.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
Noun
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There comes a moment for every leader when the clearest sign of strength is found not in agreement, compromise, or accommodation but in the clarity and courage to firmly say no.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Adding to the timeliness of this welter of Weill is the composer’s reputation for political courage.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some also say that soaking in salt baths can help restore the body’s electrolyte balance and promote the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, muscles, and nerve tissue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pool of marketers that feel comfortable with news can be limited, particularly as marketers seek to stay away from programming that can strike a nerve with a polarized American audience.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wiggins missed one game due to a stomach illness, five games due to a sprained right ankle, two games due to a left lower leg contusion and six straight games due to a recent hamstring issue.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Read more Chemistry What Mom Finds in Her Teen Daughter's Room Shocks Internet: 'Dangerous' This includes both ingredients in food and natural substances in the body that can trigger bitter taste sensors found outside the mouth, like in the stomach or other organs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Surprisingly, Olaf pats his brother on the belly with his paw, reciprocating his love for the very first time since his arrival.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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About an hour later, a sharp, intense pain in my belly startled me out of my sleep.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In North America, the daily task of cleaning oneself is like a form of labor.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Change the dressing once a day, ideally after cleaning the area.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Arcadia Earth's 360° film merges cutting-edge art, science, and technology to create visceral experiences of environmental crises.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ancient Rome is cool because of gladiators, Julius Caesar — and yes, the underlying lore of strength, bravery and epic feats of masculinity.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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In many of Kim Won Suk’s dramas, there’s an inspiring character—one whose acts of kindness, compassion, bravery and loyalty motivates viewers to do the right thing in their own lives.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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