as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
her face had been gashed by the rocks as she tumbled down the embankment
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Recent Examples of gash
Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Texas gashed Clemson for 292 rushing yards, but ASU’s defense has been stout against the run all season (27th nationally in yards-per-game allowed).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The 62-year-old man suffered a gash to his forehead, police said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Irish had been gashed on the ground by Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton in the first half, never mind tight end Tyler Warren.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Texas gashed Clemson for 292 rushing yards, but ASU’s defense has been stout against the run all season (27th nationally in yards-per-game allowed).
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
Pastor Harris had sat scrunched in his truck, dazed as his boots filled with water and blood from the gashes in his shins.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The 62-year-old man suffered a gash to his forehead, police said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gash
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Authorities said Ford first attacked Gregory, shooting him with a rifle, beating him and slitting his throat.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Police believe Ford first attacked Gregory, shooting him in the back of the head, bludgeoning him and slitting his throat.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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While some stars opt for bold political statements and others let tears or expletives flow, during Sunday night's Screen Actor's Guild ceremony, Kieran Culkin opted for some humor.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Your blood sweat tears brilliant smarts heart and soul in every single frame.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stir shredded chicken and thinly sliced carrots and celery to reserved broth; bring to a simmer over medium.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force, a one-man wrecking crew capable of slicing through defenders with a combination of length, strength, and skill that might be unmatched in NBA history.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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There were also lacerations to Mr. Rushdie’s liver, areas of his small intestine and his colon.—
Lola Fadulu,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The boy had a large cut or laceration on his forehead and a handprint on his face as if hit from behind by an adult, a nurse said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Republicans have ripped the idea, saying that a credit of $50 would not have much impact on a family of four that is trying to pay the bills.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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In early January, several fires ripped through parts of Los Angeles, burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying more than 9,000 buildings, including homes and businesses.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Beyond the ability to reap new rewards, going digital with cards ramps up security, slashes cash dependency and boosts financial transparency.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The most expensive contract that DOGE claims to have slashed is $8 billion to D&G Support Services LLC to provide services for the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, starting in late 2022.—
Andre Tartar Bloomberg News (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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This may have additive effects with blood thinners, increasing your risk of bruising and bleeding side effects.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Matt, a respected veteran journalist on the documentary scene, was left shaken and bruised (as seen in the two images below) by the incident but didn’t need to go to hospital.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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