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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
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Because my gut feeling tells me another round of wicked winds this way comes.
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Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The stadium operators are pushing a measure to gut the city’s billboard program and the deal with WOW.
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Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Dec. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
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New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Her latest record, Slippers 08, is her most candid effort yet, grounding moments of gut-punching reality in crisp, spacious production.
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Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Because my gut feeling tells me another round of wicked winds this way comes.
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Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
What followed was Reed doing his best to gut it out for his team at a reduced level.
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Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The stadium operators are pushing a measure to gut the city’s billboard program and the deal with WOW.
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Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
These included a small amount of muscle loss, increases in LDL and total cholesterol, and other reported issues such as possible nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiota changes, gastrointestinal symptoms, hyperuricemia, and (in some research) bone-health concerns.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Dec. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.
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And yet Corfino tried to calm my nerves.
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The splint came off around day five, which was both exciting and nerve-wracking.
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People prone to heartburn or acid reflux may also find lemon water irritating, especially on an empty stomach.
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Onaje’s body was covered with numerous bruises to the chest, stomach, back and legs.
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And, of course, her dance moves — which draw from belly dancing as well as such Latin and Afro-Colombian styles as champeta and merengue — lived up to their nearly mythic status.
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Everything is measured by devices latched onto the belly.
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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While the actors and their stunt doubles display impressive moves, and Claudia Sarne’s industrial electronica score keeps the action churning, the many clashes are mostly generic, seldom packing much of a visceral wallop, and the effects work is strictly standard-issue.
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Despite the visceral reaction of their fans after Saturday’s match in KC, Ecuador can still move to the knockout stage with a win over Germany.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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