guts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gutsnext
plural of gut
1
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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guts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gut
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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  1. courage
  2. grit
  3. bravery
  4. fortitude
  5. heroism
  6. spunk
  7. stamina
  8. removes
Noun
  • Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of courage
Noun
  • Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket.
    Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Johnson added 12 points after repeatedly driving for layups, Dylan Andrews made two three-pointers on the way to 14 points and Sebastian Mack added 12 points to go with his trademark grit off the bench.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of grit
Noun
  • These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.
    Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • European leaders are backing Ukraine as a matter of self-defense, and for Harris to stand arm in arm with them would demonstrate far more fortitude than Trump.
    Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of fortitude
Noun
  • Senior Dog Found Stranded in Canal with Almost 'No Chance of Survival' Recovers and Gets the 'Best Life' Even after this amazing act of heroism, Moogan is still available for adoption.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • About the heroism of Spotted Tail and Iron Shell, for instance, who fought side by side against the soldiers.
    Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • Recently headlining Afropunk New York 2024, the singer has yet to lose her spunk.
    Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Paul Robeson was called all of the above, in addition to the more familiar slurs applied to a Black man who showed a little spunk in a Jim Crow culture.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of spunk
Noun
  • However, spending an hourglass boosts your stamina and shortens the wait time.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The caffeine high felt from drinking coffee comes from adrenaline and cortisol running through your body, which provides you with stamina and euphoria.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of stamina
Verb
  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • King Durin removes the ring and — at last acknowledging his son’s strength — turns to meet the monster.
    Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removes
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