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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
Julia Sullivan, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
This minimizes the digestive workload, giving the gut mucosa and gut microbiome a chance to restore.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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From clues gone wrong to gut wrenching news, Jeopardy! has had several memorable moments over its decades-long run.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
Some of this was simply a gut public-health reaction to the sudden spread of the virus.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2020
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Noun
By the time 2022 started, and a few months into filming Riverdale’s sixth season, Reinhart was also dealing with new, unexplained gut issues and inexplicable weight gain.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
This minimizes the digestive workload, giving the gut mucosa and gut microbiome a chance to restore.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
More than a dozen Republicans asked House Speaker Mike Johnson not to gut incentives in the IRA that are benefitting red states.
—Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
From clues gone wrong to gut wrenching news, Jeopardy! has had several memorable moments over its decades-long run.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
Some of this was simply a gut public-health reaction to the sudden spread of the virus.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2020
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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By using universal themes—service, courage, and shared purpose—these leaders spoke to the core of human experience.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The occipital nerves are located here and extend up the back of your head.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the December consumer price index, released Wednesday, likely helped soothe some of those nerves.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Chronic gastritis is a lingering inflammation of the stomach lining.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers say the design is butt-lifting and sucks in the stomach for an ultra-lean look.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nearly every expectant mother who has seen the telltale line on a pregnancy test or who has searched the sonogram while the tech wands her belly knows the flash of worry: What if this little life doesn’t make it?—
Ericka Andersen,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The little dog has quickly become a favorite among the watering hole's regulars, who make sure Rex never goes long without a belly rub.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The supermodel and her lookalike daughter took the same brief to heart when choosing outfits for Kate’s 51st birthday party at China Tang at The Dorchester.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The issue is particularly close to his heart given his eldest son, Beau Biden, died in 2015 after being diagnosed with brain cancer believed to be a consequence of exposure to military burn pits while serving in Iraq.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to reviewers, the vegan exterior is easy to clean (so these shoes are up for an adventure).—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the wintry storm has had a visceral impact on the Gulf region, below-freezing temperatures are also affecting much of the US.—
Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the 2024 race, Mr. Trump repeatedly used visuals to reframe political vulnerabilities — indictments, a trial, a conviction — as visceral symbols of strength and resilience.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Marks will be given to chart all manner of qualities and characteristics such as ball control, passing, heading, vision, movement, strength, bravery, leadership.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Working on Lynch’s set required a level of bravery that the shy girl from Chicago had not drawn on before.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Gut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gut. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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