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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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
The fruits of De Luca and Abdy’s guts peaked with the 30 Oscar nominations for Warner Bros, the most for any studio at the Academy Awards this year, and tying with the Burbank lot’s Oscar nom tally of 2004.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
It was built to a singular purpose—to be a daily-drivable car capable of 250 mph in the hands of anybody who had enough road (and guts) to try.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Showing that animal behavior can selectively shape what types of microorganisms are living on their fur or inside their guts can help researchers understand how actions that influence animal health evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Lots of mud, mixed with blood and guts, because what’s Westeros if not a queasy swill of muck and bodily fluids?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Fish guts, food scraps, and agricultural waste from Norway's coastal communities would power this first-of-its-kind journey.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
How many Republican lawmakers would have the guts and integrity to make that statement?
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
Both are up to the task, grounding these sometimes floaty proceedings in some human guts and grit.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
This unprecedented competition tests climbing, biking, and skiing skills—plus plenty of endurance, strength, and sheer guts.
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
The fruits of De Luca and Abdy’s guts peaked with the 30 Oscar nominations for Warner Bros, the most for any studio at the Academy Awards this year, and tying with the Burbank lot’s Oscar nom tally of 2004.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
It was built to a singular purpose—to be a daily-drivable car capable of 250 mph in the hands of anybody who had enough road (and guts) to try.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Showing that animal behavior can selectively shape what types of microorganisms are living on their fur or inside their guts can help researchers understand how actions that influence animal health evolved.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Lots of mud, mixed with blood and guts, because what’s Westeros if not a queasy swill of muck and bodily fluids?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Fish guts, food scraps, and agricultural waste from Norway's coastal communities would power this first-of-its-kind journey.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
How many Republican lawmakers would have the guts and integrity to make that statement?
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2025
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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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
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Other popular entrees include shrimp and grits made with Parmesan stone-ground grits, Andouille sausage, sweet peppers, and a garlic cream sauce, as well as Gulf red snapper, sesame chicken tenders, and cast-iron salmon.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Powered by twin sisters Ryley and Kayleigh McCarthy, Woburn possessed the poise and grit necessary to elevate their play late in the game.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Who better captures the mindset and mental fortitude of an Olympian?—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Wolverines opened the door for Michigan State with a lackluster start to the second half, but showed some real fortitude to win this game after giving up the lead.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Israel — home to more Holocaust survivors than any other country — marks its remembrance day, Yom HaShoah, on the anniversary of the April 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, emphasizing the heroism of the Jewish insurgents who resisted the Nazi terror.—
Vanessa Gera,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This movie has positive themes of heroism, courage, and the power of family and prayer.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings issued an emotional plea on Instagram for their mom's return, citing her spunk, her loving personality and her vulnerability.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Animal-print chairs maintain a bit of spunk in the now bright, airy rooms, as do ornate dark wood bedside tables.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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San Francisco — FanDuel CEO Amy Howe told CNN Sports on Friday her company is working closely with the NFL to ensure that enormous events like the Super Bowl, one of the games that draws the most action annually, are insulated from problematic gambling.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Attack draws international condemnation The attack drew condemnation from the wider international community, including the United States, Russia and the European Union.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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