Thesaurus results for GASH

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verb

Definition of gash

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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gash

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noun

ˈgash

as in slit

a long deep cut got a gash in his knee that required four stitches

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Recent Examples of gash

Verb

The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 Bernie was sleeping next to the wall, and two claws had caught him on the hand, gashing his thumb and tearing through the web of flesh between thumb and forefinger. — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026

Noun

Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for a large gash cut into the pool, but has not presented clear evidence to back up the claim. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gash

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gash

Verb

They’re designed with a sleek flat front, a mid-rise elastic waistband, a slightly loose leg opening, and small side slits for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Before police took him into custody, Tran slit his wrists, cut his neck and poked the blade into his stomach, but all of the wounds were superficial.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

Before suffering a season-ending ACL tear against Illinois in February, Cason was in the midst of a breakout campaign.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026
That was until this weekend, when Graham died unexpectedly after a trip overseas from a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in his aorta, the body's main artery.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of tear

Verb

The magazine’s anatomically graphic photos—rats butchered alive, dogs with their faces sliced open, monkeys screaming at the electrodes implanted in their abdomens—seemed like windows into hell.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

— Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of slice

Noun

The girl, whose name was not released Thursday, was taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital to treat several lacerations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026
The brand has received no reports of injury or death but did warn that consuming the metal and plastic parts could cause choking, lacerations or blockages in the gastrointestinal tract.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of laceration

Verb

Homeowners of that era ripped out their vegetable gardens and orange trees to set up oil rigs.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators are probing a destructive fire that ripped through a Sun Valley strip mall early Sunday morning, destroying a beloved family-run market.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of rip

Verb

And with a handful of film distributors siphoning a greater portion of box office revenue, the states argue that theaters will likely be forced to raise ticket prices and slash investments for larger screens, luxury seating and concessions.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Warner dramatically reduced its own debt after slashing budgets, but is still tens of billions of dollars in the red, which helped set the stage for Paramount's unsolicited bid.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026