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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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as in courage
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 grit
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 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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Recent Examples of guts
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
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
Fatty Fish Fatty or oily fish are fish and other seafood that naturally store oil all over their bodies, including their tissues and around their guts.
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Joy Emeh,
Health,
22 June 2026
Imagine having the guts to wear separates to your prom!
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Winnipeg focuses on protecting the guts of the ice.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
In my opinion, this takes a lot of guts and should not only be admired, but celebrated.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The only question is who has the guts to do it.
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Keith Naughton,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
What most of us know is a relationship that goes sour, and the one that guts you the most is a love that goes wrong.
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Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The only realistic threat to Clyburn’s winning reelection would be if the conservative Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act and South Carolina Republicans redraw the state’s congressional districts before the fall elections.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.
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Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2025
The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Her death guts Maggie, but also brings her and Jackson, her mother’s surgeon, closer.
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Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Then the company guts what's left in the middle.
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ArsTechnica,
29 Sep. 2025
Seagulls circle low as Kyan Walker bones and guts the daily catch, which currently includes black cod and halibut.
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John King,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Sep. 2023
Noun
After dropping out of high school in 1922, Ed Link followed his father into the family business, learning how bellows and pneumatic pressure—the guts of organs—could be made to simulate movement.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
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.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Fatty Fish Fatty or oily fish are fish and other seafood that naturally store oil all over their bodies, including their tissues and around their guts.
—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
22 June 2026
Imagine having the guts to wear separates to your prom!
—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Winnipeg focuses on protecting the guts of the ice.
—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
In my opinion, this takes a lot of guts and should not only be admired, but celebrated.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The only question is who has the guts to do it.
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Keith Naughton,
Washington Post,
11 June 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
What most of us know is a relationship that goes sour, and the one that guts you the most is a love that goes wrong.
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Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The only realistic threat to Clyburn’s winning reelection would be if the conservative Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act and South Carolina Republicans redraw the state’s congressional districts before the fall elections.
—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.
—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2025
The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Her death guts Maggie, but also brings her and Jackson, her mother’s surgeon, closer.
—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Then the company guts what's left in the middle.
—
ArsTechnica,
29 Sep. 2025
Seagulls circle low as Kyan Walker bones and guts the daily catch, which currently includes black cod and halibut.
—
John King,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guts
Noun
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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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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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Surviving a World Cup knockout-stage brawl takes a special kind of grit.
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Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
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Liliana, who is divorced, cleans for a living and sells homemade tamales on weekends.
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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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What sets him apart is his character, mental fortitude and sheer physical resilience.
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There may have been flaws in the analysis provided to the president before his decision to strike, or if there weren’t, then no one in the intelligence community had the fortitude or gravitas to help the president understand the realities of the situation.
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
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But as Season 2 drifts closer to admiration than scrutiny, their stock heroism pales in comparison to Martian’s dynamic decision-making.
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But Alcock is no John Wayne or Jeff Bridges, and Ridley lacks the spunk of Kim Darby and Hailee Steinfeld.
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These small, high-energy pups have plenty of spunk and a big heart.
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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