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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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Recent Examples of gut
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
In one montage played for laughs, an emperor is squashed by a panda and a king is beheaded, although there is no blood or guts to speak of.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
And butter contains butyrate, which has been studied for potential benefits to gut health.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Leeann Weintraub,
Daily News,
23 Dec. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
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New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The oral microbiome is the community of more than 700 bacterial species that live across your teeth, tongue, cheeks, gums and tonsils, making the mouth the second most diverse microbial habitat in the human body after the gut.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
In one montage played for laughs, an emperor is squashed by a panda and a king is beheaded, although there is no blood or guts to speak of.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Verb
When the Supreme Court guts federal voting protections, every state has to decide whether to fill that void or exploit it.
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Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
And butter contains butyrate, which has been studied for potential benefits to gut health.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Adjective
While at-home microbiome test kits allow for individuals to get insights into their gut bacterial composition, the clinical reliability of at-home microbiome testing is still evolving and may not yet be validated for direct health prescriptions.
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Leeann Weintraub,
Daily News,
23 Dec. 2025
Now, in a new review article, researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa) have investigated how gut bacteria can affect our epigenome – the chemical tags on DNA and RNA that turn genes on or off without altering the underlying genetic code.
—
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gut
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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But despite his nerves, Byrd conquered his fear of flying to be with his friend of 81 years.
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Further, nerve damage from surgery wouldn’t explain her other symptoms.
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The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
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The parasite is killed by heat, so cooking normally takes care of it, but when the weather warms up and people look for ways to leave their stoves off, this stomach-churning bug finds an opening.
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The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage.
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The brand includes more than 100 bears, each representing a distinct emotion or expression which are illustrated by their belly badges, including Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Birthday Bear, Funshine Bear and Grumpy Bear.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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The pressure to retreat to certainty was social, political and visceral.
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Almost a visceral urge to answer criticism.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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