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.
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Pastor Harris had sat scrunched in his truck, dazed as his boots filled with water and blood from the gashes in his shins.
—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.—
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Police believe Ford first attacked Gregory, shooting him in the back of the head, bludgeoning him and slitting his throat.—
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Last offseason, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract despite his Achilles tear in 2023.—
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Serena Brambilla also removed her child from the day care, telling KSTP the force and anger shown by the teacher brought her to tears.—
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As the man walked away from the fight, Banks stabbed him once in the back, slicing the victim’s lung with a 5-centimeter-deep laceration, according to prosecutors.—
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Speaking with Deadline along with series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks backstage Friday at the Critics Choice Awards, where the historical drama series sliced its way to a leading four wins, Sanada, who won tonight for Best Actor in a Drama Series, teased his desires for Season 2.—
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So far, Igloo has received 12 reports of such injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations, according to the release.—
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During which his mother sustained a laceration to her leg and later went to Vista Medical Center for treatment.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Meanwhile, Democrats, lacking the votes to block Trump's plans, are warning of severe consequences, particularly as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) slashes federal agencies, leading to mass layoffs and the dismantling of government programs.—
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This may have additive effects with blood thinners, increasing your risk of bruising and bleeding side effects.—
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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.—
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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