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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
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
Beyond affecting gut health, inadequate enzyme activity can also lead to chronic inflammation and may even contribute to autoimmune problems.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 12 June 2025
In February, the Trump administration made its first attempt to gut the CFPB, ordering the agency’s employees to cease operations.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Growing evidence suggests that IBS may develop due to abnormalities in gut microbiota makeup, gut motility, and immune system function.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
The company's fan-on-a-chip tech can deliver airflow in extremely tight spaces like the guts of your phone with just 1 mm of headroom.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
Beyond affecting gut health, inadequate enzyme activity can also lead to chronic inflammation and may even contribute to autoimmune problems.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Adjective
Musk this month left his White House role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, which spent the first four-plus months of Trump's second term working to drastically slash government programs and gut the federal workforce.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 12 June 2025
In February, the Trump administration made its first attempt to gut the CFPB, ordering the agency’s employees to cease operations.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
Noun
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The nerves were palpable throughout before Vondroušová streaked away with the deciding set, taking the match 7-6 (12-10), 4-6, 6-2.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The Englishman, chasing his first PGA Tour win and clearly feeling the nerves, went back and forth on his approach shot before swapping his 9-iron for his pitching wedge at the last second.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Coffee is more acidic than matcha, which may be irritating to the stomach or cause heartburn in some.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
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My espresso is strong this morning, acidic… my stomach tightens, caffeine coursing in my blood.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This condition causes fat to build up around the belly and upper back.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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All three forms—fiction, poetry, and essay—feel present in this sweeping reflection from a troubled heart.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Others will involve a lot of proprietary cooling tech, which gives off a visceral feeling of coolness.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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Show what delays in collections actually block (hiring, R&D, M&A moves) and the existential urgency becomes obvious, and the failure becomes visceral.—
Carlos Vega,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The ship's new namesake, Oscar V. Peterson, was a naval officer who was killed in World War II and posthumously granted a Medal of Honor by Congress for bravery during the war.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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