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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
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
Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
But the most important part of the story left unseen in the series is the gut-wrenching violence Gacy inflicted on his victims, both those who died and the few who survived.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Mac Jones, however, looks able to gut out another start.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Including a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes ensures a healthy balance that supports regularity and gut health.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
But the most important part of the story left unseen in the series is the gut-wrenching violence Gacy inflicted on his victims, both those who died and the few who survived.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Gut Health Walnuts may help support gut health by promoting the growth of healthier gut bacteria.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Mac Jones, however, looks able to gut out another start.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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No one trains you for moral courage or unwavering positivity — that’s a different kind of journey.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rewrite old stories with courage.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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As estrogen decreases during menopause, nerves in the hypothalamus — an almond-size region deep inside the brain whose functions include helping regulate the body’s thermostat — become hyperactive and produce an overabundance of chemical signals called neurokinins.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In these conditions, the gut’s nerves and the brain’s emotion-processing circuits are in unusually close communication.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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The teen, who suffered four days of stomach pain before being admitted to Tauranga Hospital, had ingested between 80 and 100 high-power magnets, each around 5×2 millimeters in size, according to a Friday report in the New Zealand Medical Journal.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most of the frog’s body is smooth, while the sides, throat, chest and stomach have some small bumps, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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The third-highest goal scorer in the club’s history had his heart set on chasing down more records and winning another Golden Boot.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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My heart doesn't feel okay with it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don’t reuse contact lens solution that’s been sitting in your case; clean the case with fresh solution at least once a week and leave it open to air dry; and never use tap water or saliva as a wetting agent.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Staff at the cemetery assigned each student a set of graves to clean in a section of the cemetery that needed grounds maintenance.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 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
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The president also celebrated the release of all the hostages and acknowledged their courage and bravery during their captivity.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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