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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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
While the film tends to feel its extended run time by the final act, the dénouement hits with a glorious gut-punch, ending on one last poem from Rimantas as Minde sits on the seashore-like driftwood.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Gut Health Walnuts may help support gut health by promoting the growth of healthier gut bacteria.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Other foods eaten during the trial could have influenced gut microbial changes, which is a limitation the authors acknowledged.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Blood and guts are flying everywhere when silence takes over the arena.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
While the film tends to feel its extended run time by the final act, the dénouement hits with a glorious gut-punch, ending on one last poem from Rimantas as Minde sits on the seashore-like driftwood.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Gut Health Walnuts may help support gut health by promoting the growth of healthier gut bacteria.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This shows that the gut allergic pathway is different from the whole-body allergic pathway and has its own chemical drivers, according to the researchers.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Other foods eaten during the trial could have influenced gut microbial changes, which is a limitation the authors acknowledged.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
Noun
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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All the while, Yelchin, Stewart, Alia Shawkat, and Imogen Poots imbue their disparate characters with inner lives that make each successive shock that much more nerve-fraying.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After settling my stomach with the signature honey-and-ginger tea, I was led to one of the houses to experience a Pizhichil treatment, a type of Ayurvedic treatment whereby warm oil is poured over the body to detox and rejuvenate the system.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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With three firmness options—soft, medium, and firm—side sleepers and stomach sleepers alike are sure to find their fit here.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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This small-sized newt, found in remote mountain streams, is notable for its orange-red belly and bright orange tail.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her goal in including hygiene items and cleaning supplies in the pantry is to ensure families don’t need to choose between nutrition and other forms of self-care, Ortega said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Auerbach's book is genuinely horrifying, resurrecting that visceral terror of 'stranger-danger' most of us learned as kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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