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as in inside(s)
guts plural
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
guts plural
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 nerve
guts plural
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 belly
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
an ever-expanding gut was sorry evidence that she had been neglecting her workouts
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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
the film packs an emotional wallop that the viewer will feel in his gut
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as in to clean
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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as in visceral
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Recent Examples of gut
Devinder Bains, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
In the realm of gut health, fiber is full of main character energy.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2025
But his career keeps getting disrupted by massive trades that gut his supporting cast.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
California California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction July 28, 2022 Adán Ortega Jr., chair of the MWD board, said Gomberg has been asked to speak to the agency’s staff about his report.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
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Noun
In fact, fasting has a number of benefits, including improved heart, brain, and gut function.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
In the realm of gut health, fiber is full of main character energy.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
The celebration came amid the administration’s moves to gut federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and place DEI employees on leave.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2025
But his career keeps getting disrupted by massive trades that gut his supporting cast.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Emerging evidence suggests that individuals with fibromyalgia may have alterations in their gut microbiota composition.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
California California drought official quits, blasting Newsom for ‘gut wrenching’ inaction July 28, 2022 Adán Ortega Jr., chair of the MWD board, said Gomberg has been asked to speak to the agency’s staff about his report.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Neuropathy is a debilitating type of pain caused by injury or damage to nerves.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Connecting with others who have MS has proved 'really cathartic' Scout assists with Blair’s balance and eases her nerves about being in public.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Hill was lying flat on his stomach in the street, Torres pressed his palm onto the back of his neck, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The filmmaker’s high-profile doc delves into the belly of Naples, which is known for its resilience, crime and creative energy, partly by knocking on people’s doors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nightclubs are full of lecherous old Americans groping belly dancers with their webbed frog hands.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Long shared a photo of her newborn baby in the hospital, placing a white heart emoji to cover her baby's face.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Just be careful with shampoos that claim to clean every kind of surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lucas, however, wanted to combine the visceral feeling of high-speed World War II dogfights with the realism of 2001.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Her knockout performance carries The Substance, propelled by visceral desperation, rage and cruel suffering.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Passengers huddle to hear the fabled tale of a sailor who fell in love with the ocean, an allegory about bravery, exploration and transformation.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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