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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
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
But with some notable exceptions, particularly during the 1968 Tet Offensive, network news cameras generally got nowhere close enough to combat in order to film blood, guts, and gore.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Auditioning for The Voice takes guts — just ask the coaches!
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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
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
But with some notable exceptions, particularly during the 1968 Tet Offensive, network news cameras generally got nowhere close enough to combat in order to film blood, guts, and gore.
—Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Auditioning for The Voice takes guts — just ask the coaches!
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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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No one trains you for moral courage or unwavering positivity — that’s a different kind of journey.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rewrite old stories with courage.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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To remove grit, scrub shells well under cold running water.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This smart cat litter box uses infrared sensors to detect when your cat is finished, then automatically scoops and cleans itself, dramatically reducing odors with an ionic deodorizer.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The wipes have a triple emollient formula that gently cleans dirt and makeup from your face, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for bed.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The president also celebrated the release of all the hostages and acknowledged their courage and bravery during their captivity.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of, uh, impressive mental fortitude is required to.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
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Red Mass is a Catholic Mass that celebrates the start of the judicial year and offers prayers for wisdom, counsel, and fortitude for judges, lawyers and public officials.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Expressing gratitude to these kids for their acts of heroism is not enough.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in Clotworthy’s career, he had been cited for heroism for service during a deadly 2018 mudslide in Montecito.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 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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One that draws not just mourners but tourists seeking out history.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, Boli Khela draws thousands from across the country and abroad.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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