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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 Synonyms for guts
Noun
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His reactions, his resilience, hunger, ambition and courage impressed amid the acrimony of defeat after defeat.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a tournament that tested grit, teamwork, and championship resolve, D’Tigress once again stood tall.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The menu showcases the best local seafood with several menu items including the tuna, shrimp and grits, and fish special all utilizing regional catch.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Behind her dark wardrobe and dour demeanor lies benevolence and bravery.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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These lessons were often one-sided, focusing on the bravery and hardship of the colonizers.—
Shilo Kino
August 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and fortitude were there in full technicolor.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Michael’s courage, his fortitude and his grace, more than anything else, is on full display.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Few actors make self-torture feel like a kind of heroism.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll highlighted acts of heroism made by soldiers at Fort Stewart during a shooting at the base on Thursday.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those recordings hold up for their crystalline sound and youthful spunk.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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His band, which included former San Diego guitarist Jose Rios, played with spunk and well-calibrated precision whether delivering uptempo funk and hip-hop numbers, tender R&B love songs or slinky reggae grooves.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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At 63, Jin-Xiong She, PhD, plays tennis with stamina that seems to defy his age.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Rome is bucket-list territory, but a day trip via Civitavecchia demands stamina and smart planning.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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