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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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But can our bodies sense gut microbe activity in real-time and shift behavior accordingly?
Turns out, yes.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the belief among multiple executives around the league is that Tucker will join the Dodgers, which would be a major gut punch for Chicago.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The administration’s move to gut offshore wind projects — a booming market — has downstream effects on other critical industries, including shipping and steel, according to Elkind.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
But can our bodies sense gut microbe activity in real-time and shift behavior accordingly?
Turns out, yes.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
This matters because onions support heart health, mushrooms help strengthen immunity and cabbage aids digestion and gut health.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the belief among multiple executives around the league is that Tucker will join the Dodgers, which would be a major gut punch for Chicago.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
These messengers can cause muscles in the airways and gut to contract, increase mucus production and boost inflammation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The administration’s move to gut offshore wind projects — a booming market — has downstream effects on other critical industries, including shipping and steel, according to Elkind.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
Noun
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Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The WellChild Awards, which celebrates the courage of seriously ill children and those who care for them, is sponsored by a charity Harry has long supported.—
Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Take some time to relax after a hectic day of work and school by spending quality time together listening to music—hey, maybe these songs will even inspire a dance party to shake out some of the day’s nerves.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Speaking on a podcast last year, Kirk described receiving frequent death threats, saying the dangerous messages showed his political movement had struck a nerve with political opponents.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here are nine things that can be cleaned in 10 minutes or less.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His reaction appears to be as much visceral as political.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His work was personal, emotional and visceral.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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With Julian, Kusters has made an impressive, understated directorial debut about love, loss and the bravery required to keep trying to live in an unfair world.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interpreting fall 2025 runways’ animal print trend on a more literal level, Tyla also went with Pandora Talisman collection picks like the Swallow Medallion Charm and Lion Medallion Charm, representative of hope and bravery, respectively.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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