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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
Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
They’ve been detected in the guts and tissues of many marine animals such as mammals, seabirds, turtles, zooplankton, fish, and sharks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Annie Nova, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The federal government has moved to gut funding that supports Illinois Humanities and similar organizations nationwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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
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Noun
There was also glutamine, which is said to support gut health and absorption; glutathione for its supposed antioxidant action, immune support and hyperpigmentation benefits; and a placenta injection, which I was told helps with skin regeneration.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
They’ve been detected in the guts and tissues of many marine animals such as mammals, seabirds, turtles, zooplankton, fish, and sharks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The Trump administration has also moved to gut the CFPB, most recently attempting to terminate as many as 1,500 of the bureau’s 1,700 employees.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
The federal government has moved to gut funding that supports Illinois Humanities and similar organizations nationwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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But any single act of courage might shift the trajectory of your life —or that of others.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This is where the first-responder physio plays a critical role — staying vigilant, trusting their training and instincts, and having the courage to make the tough decision to remove a player when necessary.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
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When the tabloids get wind that a human leg was found in a shark’s stomach, the public goes wild.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Losing to their fierce rivals in Goodison’s derby farewell would have almost been too much to stomach.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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As Williams clung to him the way a remora fish clings to the belly of a shark, the refs looked at the carnage — and immediately whistled Joker for a ticky-tack offensive foul.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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In the picture, Brown — who first stepped out publicly with Newton at Milan Fashion Week in 2022 —cradled her bare belly while just wearing an open white robe.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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But most importantly, Cuban wore his heart on his jacket sleeves for fellow entrepreneurs coming onto the show.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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When the call came that a donor heart was available, Robinson was hit with a wave of emotion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This handy appliance can clean all sorts of household items beyond those found in kitchen cupboards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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The smart robot also senses when the mop is getting dingy and goes back to the station to clean it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The use of rapid, disorienting camera movements and urgent pacing — all motivated by the experience of the protagonist — creates a visceral sense of unease, pulling the audience directly into her emotional state.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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When darkness falls, the walking begins in this vital, visceral evocation of the experience of migrants undertaking a hazardous journey on foot across the US border.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Even in those first sessions, Nikola stood out for his incredible bravery when going up against older boys.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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