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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 Synonyms for guts
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This is the untold origin of a revolution—where faith is tested, courage is forged, and the forces of darkness fight to extinguish the light.—
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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After 20 years, the Big Bang remains a symbol of modernity and creative courage.—
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And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.—
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There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.—
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The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.—
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
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Youth in the program learn to leverage the discipline and skill development from boxing and apply it to their daily lives to combat trauma and build mental fortitude.—
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What appears to be luck is actually a demonstration of skill: strong endgame coaching, say, or general mental fortitude.—
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President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.—
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
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Like things could change for the better if only a few teenagers with the right balance of spunk and smarts showed up.—
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Think of Usher’s costume-leaning spunk, Erykah Badu’s eccentricity, Teyana Taylor’s punk sensibility, Lauryn Hill’s just-go-for-it attitude, and Gunna who is experimental at times.—
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Rather than signaling academic stamina alone, these meaningful experiences illustrate maturity, purpose, and a student’s potential for significant contributions to college communities.—
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The 52-year-old actress has been able to return to her craft, amid her battle with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), now that she’s increased her stamina and is relapse-free.—
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
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“Guts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guts. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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