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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
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The skin, guts, and brains are the same but made of different things.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Ten months after the finale of its groundbreaking first season, The Pitt is back in all its emergency room drama glory (and guts) for a second season that takes viewers along for the wild ride of a Fourth of July weekend shift at an emergency room.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Wind guts of 60 mph and nickel-sized hail were the main hazards.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of its nerve endings can sense the microbes that live in our guts, tracing the rise and fall of their populations.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Theirs is the kind of loopy side quest that only Cameron has the guts to cram into a Christmastime blockbuster.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
All of the guts of the lighting, power and HVAC systems are embedded inside the benches, giving the space a clean and timeless look.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Okonjo-Iweala had the guts to go for it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Some even had the guts to ask for my driver’s license.
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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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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
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Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.—
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Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.—
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
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In 1877, the poet Helen Hunt Jackson argued that winter is where fortitude gathers.—
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And consider her father’s mental fortitude to play in a 1979 European Cup semi-final against German champions Cologne — and score with a diving header — three days after learning his brother, Hughie, and sister-in-law, Isobel, had been killed in a car crash just outside Glasgow.—
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In the aftermath, stories of heroism and horror have been shared by survivors and the families of those who died.—
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The museum also emphasizes education, aiming to connect younger generations with the Medal's core values through exhibits and programming that encourage reflection on service, character, and heroism.—
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Each design also has its own energy and spunk!—
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Last time out, the 49ers eventually showed spunk pursuing the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders, producing three sacks in a 26-8 win Nov. 30.—
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Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.—
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Cenote Encantado, located in the jungle off the southern end of the Hotel Zone, draws locals and in-the-know visitors for its expansive size and multiple access points.—
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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