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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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But can our bodies sense gut microbe activity in real-time and shift behavior accordingly?
Turns out, yes.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And the Netflix show Adolescence is a gut-punch of a show exposing parents' worst nightmares.
—Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The administration’s move to gut offshore wind projects — a booming market — has downstream effects on other critical industries, including shipping and steel, according to Elkind.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Other foods eaten during the trial could have influenced gut microbial changes, which is a limitation the authors acknowledged.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But can our bodies sense gut microbe activity in real-time and shift behavior accordingly?
Turns out, yes.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
A week after suffering a gut-punch loss to Nevada in Reno when two winning touchdowns were called back in the final moment and a tying field goal with seconds to play just missed, Sac State shook off early jitters to unleash a balanced offense in improving to 1-2.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
And the Netflix show Adolescence is a gut-punch of a show exposing parents' worst nightmares.
—Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
These messengers can cause muscles in the airways and gut to contract, increase mucus production and boost inflammation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The administration’s move to gut offshore wind projects — a booming market — has downstream effects on other critical industries, including shipping and steel, according to Elkind.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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Ironically, the very adaptability and intellectual courage the future demands are often harder to cultivate in today’s college climate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In an atmosphere of repression and fear, these women discover courage, solidarity, and the power of imagination through the simple transformative act of reading together.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kimmie is forced to watch uncomfortably from the sideline, but Williams knew exactly how to calm her character’s nerves.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Anderson’s willingness to touch such a raw nerve is astonishing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Such resilience is essential for medical devices that must endure the acidic conditions of the human stomach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency said if animals are exposed to the blooms, they can be cleaned with tap water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His reaction appears to be as much visceral as political.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His work was personal, emotional and visceral.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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