guts 1 of 2

plural of gut
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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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guts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gut
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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Noun
  • Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.
    Kellie B. Gormly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
  • Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • This formula strikes the perfect balance between grit and hydration—natural sea salt boosts volume and definition, while moringa seed oil helps lock in moisture and adds a healthy sheen to curls and waves.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 June 2025
  • Fatigue is reframed as grit, while emotional exhaustion is labeled as discipline, and recovery is viewed as optional.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The ship's new namesake, Oscar V. Peterson, was a naval officer who was killed in World War II and posthumously granted a Medal of Honor by Congress for bravery during the war.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 27 June 2025
  • Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.
    Stephen McKeown, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • Belief is a cornerstone of the Williams family and the eldest son, as a result, developed mental fortitude early.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Bronze, often used to convey heroism and stability, is in Mutu’s hands reimagined as porous and ancestral—a medium that can hold memory rather than impose legacy.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • But daily acts of kindness, heroism, and protest point this reader toward the light.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Owing to her Western spunk, talent for deduction, ability to identify a tobacco scent Holmes cannot and the detective’s need for a sidekick, she’s made his assistant.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Eighth Round - Paul 10-9 (Paul 80-72) Paul’s stamina is still his biggest issue.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Both encounters precise use of parries, dodging, and strategic stamina management to overcome the enemy, and were easily the most riveting parts of the overall preview.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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