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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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Gupta explains this could be due to gut sensitivity, changes in the body’s fluid balance or existing medical conditions exacerbated by the drug.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Studies reveal3 morels to be high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and gut health protective effects.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 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.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Stay Safe Out There Trust your gut and avoid arriving in unfamiliar cities late at night.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Gupta explains this could be due to gut sensitivity, changes in the body’s fluid balance or existing medical conditions exacerbated by the drug.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
What is extraordinary about this moment is that election-security concerns extend beyond matters such as hacking to a pending Supreme Court decision that could further gut the Voting Rights Act, and even to the prospect of unlawful actions by the federal government.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Studies reveal3 morels to be high in antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and gut health protective effects.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 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.
—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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In fact, Donovan’s courage in confronting the stigma of mental health in professional sports likely made the journey easier for those who followed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan spoke about the women's courage to step forward.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the nerve of those fake news outlets!—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Waiting to find out the vocal assignments is always a little nerve-wracking.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Batteries leak acid into the stomach and intestines, causing holes and the possibility of sepsis.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her attendant then bound the parchment gently around her belly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Whitman might as well live in the belly of the spring allergy beast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those most at risk to the heat included people over 60 years old, under 12 years old, or those pregnant, diabetic, having a heart condition.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Of the stubborn hearts in these mountains of mine who wore pride like a coat and refused to bow beneath the shadows these mountains could cast in both heart and spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For 26 years, Wilson worked in his own carpet-cleaning business, available to customers 24/7.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pairs that make the cut are cleaned from the sole upward, disinfected inside and, in some cases, whitened under UV light before being put back into circulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is the visceral reality of a record-breaking storm that has changed life on Oʻahu.—
Chantell Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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Art makes dissent visible and transforms abstract grievances into visceral experiences that formal opposition often cannot.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Minor acts of bravery mean a lot right now.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The jury saw the truth and recognized the bravery Donna showed in standing up for herself.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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