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
  • This is where the first-responder physio plays a critical role — staying vigilant, trusting their training and instincts, and having the courage to make the tough decision to remove a player when necessary.
    Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • But any single act of courage might shift the trajectory of your life —or that of others.
    Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Because buried underneath all the playoff grit and defensive toughness is a generational offensive weapon — one who can shift a game, a series, even a season with the flick of a wrist.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
  • But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters’ grit and resolve.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
  • Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • At the time, videos of motivational speakers and clips focused on mental fortitude became a regular part of his life.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
  • The word cowboy itself was used in a derogatory way to describe the former slaves as 'boys,' ... destroying the negative connotation, what remains is the strength and resiliency of these men who were the true definition of Western fortitude.
    Alex Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Further, students should embrace their true voice in the letter, showing their quirks, personality, and spunk.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Quality sleep sharpens your decision-making, improves emotional intelligence and gives you the stamina to lead with clarity and confidence.
    Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • That and his commitment to improving his performance and mental stamina have led him to a lot of athletic success, including with his current team.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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