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as in inside(s)
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
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 grit
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 cleans
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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Recent Examples of guts
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Okonjo-Iweala had the guts to go for it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Apollo, there’s a chance everyone will hate your guts in unison, and there’s no recovery.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Cover the pumpkin guts with a pile of leaves or other brown materials, and make sure the bin is tightly sealed to keep animals out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
As the piles of guts increased, the pets in the neighborhood decreased.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
There are seven kinds of authorities—some people trust their guts, others like Justus go with their spleen (an immediate but fleeting intuition), and some need to reflect a lot or wait until the answer comes to them naturally.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Though the dream stalker is genuinely terrifying in the 1984 original, his cultural ubiquity grew as the character became less of a boogeyman than a kind of homicidal jester, one who spouts groan-worthy one-liners before spilling your guts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Instead, the severity of Barkov’s injury hit Finland’s Olympic hockey team like a punch in the guts.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Her death guts Maggie, but also brings her and Jackson, her mother’s surgeon, closer.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Then the company guts what's left in the middle.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Blood and guts are flying everywhere when silence takes over the arena.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Okonjo-Iweala had the guts to go for it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Apollo, there’s a chance everyone will hate your guts in unison, and there’s no recovery.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Cover the pumpkin guts with a pile of leaves or other brown materials, and make sure the bin is tightly sealed to keep animals out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
As the piles of guts increased, the pets in the neighborhood decreased.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
There are seven kinds of authorities—some people trust their guts, others like Justus go with their spleen (an immediate but fleeting intuition), and some need to reflect a lot or wait until the answer comes to them naturally.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025
Though the dream stalker is genuinely terrifying in the 1984 original, his cultural ubiquity grew as the character became less of a boogeyman than a kind of homicidal jester, one who spouts groan-worthy one-liners before spilling your guts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Instead, the severity of Barkov’s injury hit Finland’s Olympic hockey team like a punch in the guts.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Her death guts Maggie, but also brings her and Jackson, her mother’s surgeon, closer.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Then the company guts what's left in the middle.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guts
Noun
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Neighbors of Morton Harris, an officer who flew B-17s for the Army during World War II and survived some close calls during his 33 missions behind enemy lines, praised his courage — and his financial generosity.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The courage of charging the shoreline.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For real world bravery, though, Chalk commends Andy Muschietti alongside showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane for making a bold show.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Conrique’s dusky voice effortlessly conveys the emotional distress, before turning the song into one of bravery, as the protagonist leaves the unfaithful lover and then reminds the ex of all the ways those ongoing habits will lead to heartbreak in future relationships.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Sheehan, who takes pride in coaching life lessons to his players, the victory stands as a building block for his program–and a chance to celebrate his team’s fortitude.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of, uh, impressive mental fortitude is required to.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most of the honorees are regular people being honored for taking extraordinary acts of heroism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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People on TikTok were taken by Reagan's sudden spunk.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Located in the heart of the plaza, the Folsom Ice Rink draws crowds for 90-minute skating sessions and seasonal events under string lights.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Part therapy session, part history project, the exercise draws from Indigenous traditions to cultivate memories and bring out reflections about the Ojibwe language, practices and community.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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