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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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The bacteria are generally harmless in the gut, but when shed in feces and transferred to the urinary tract, the microbes can travel up the urethra and settle in the bladder.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Notably, the Supreme Court seemed poised to gut Section 2 in a 2023 case, but decided in a 5-4 ruling to keep it in place.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers studying Malawi, an African nation with high rates of stunted growth among children, have reported seeing a link between changes in gut microbial genomes and things such as height and weight.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Studies have linked excessive sodium phosphate intake to kidney strain and cardiovascular risks, and carrageenan to digestive inflammation and gut irritation.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The bacteria are generally harmless in the gut, but when shed in feces and transferred to the urinary tract, the microbes can travel up the urethra and settle in the bladder.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The standout craft element here is a powerful horror score by Hildur Gudnadottir that ranges from solemn, quasi-ecclesiastical passages to gut-churning, droning soundscapes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Notably, the Supreme Court seemed poised to gut Section 2 in a 2023 case, but decided in a 5-4 ruling to keep it in place.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Researchers studying Malawi, an African nation with high rates of stunted growth among children, have reported seeing a link between changes in gut microbial genomes and things such as height and weight.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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Even in a cautious world, courage occupies a permanent place.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sell-off comes amid recent nerves about AI eating into software companies’ business models and threatening market share.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Clear numbers calm nerves and protect your energy well today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 55-year-old said the zip ties were so tight the pain caused his gastritis — an inflammation of the stomach lining that can cause burning pain and nausea — to flare up.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Seed is a game-changer that can significantly reduce distressing symptoms, such as stomach pain and bloating.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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In one photo, Steinfeld snapped a picture of her shadow, which showcased her growing belly.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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On the front, there might be frightful faces, either side of the belly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vidal was struck five times and bullets hit his heart, lung, liver and pancreas.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Morsey beautifully portrays Bemadette’s passion, longing, and loss in a visceral way.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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Goofiness was downplayed; visceral ambition was at the core of Barrett’s work.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the bravery of ordinary people has shown that Americans have not forgotten the power of loving their neighbors.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Friday, August 29 Caseem Wongus is honored during the Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park for his bravery the night of the crash.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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