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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
For the third time this year, the Aggies were gashed on a crucial drive, dooming them to a 10-3 loss Saturday to the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Dec. 2025
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
During the clash, the shoplifter grabbed a baseball bat and struck the worker multiple times in the face, causing a deep gash.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
However, wheels have fallen off Detroit’s defense, which has been gashed for at least 29 points in each of its last four outings.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
For the third time this year, the Aggies were gashed on a crucial drive, dooming them to a 10-3 loss Saturday to the Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Multiple witnesses testified Parker was unable to speak after the attack due to a gash in her neck.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
During the clash, the shoplifter grabbed a baseball bat and struck the worker multiple times in the face, causing a deep gash.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gash
Verb
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Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bleeding from a chest wound and still alive, Ronald Heath then kicked Sheridan, stabbed him in the neck and then tried to slit his throat, though the knife was too dull, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There have been performances this year where Cowan has been holding back the tears, unable to separate himself from the emotion.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Heat have been alluding to the injury as a cartilage tear, while Herro has referred to the injury as a rib fracture.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Polish skater Kamila Sellier was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a blade from a competitor's skate sliced her face above the left eye in a sudden crash.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Top each serving with black olives, diced avocado, and sliced green onions.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mamdani has yet to denounce the snowball-slinging incident as of Tuesday morning, which left several officers hospitalized with lacerations to the face.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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If accidentally ingested, contaminants such as glass could cause dental damage, laceration of the mouth or throat, laceration or perforation of the intestine, and other serious injuries.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stock ripped higher from April 2025 through August 2025, gaining nearly 120% over that stretch.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Manso ripped the ball away from a player nearly a foot taller than him and scored on a putback.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The assailants, some armed, also vandalized security cameras and a guard shack and slashed the tires of vehicles in the parking lot, authorities said.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Also slashed was $4 million that had been awarded to California under the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) program, which supports new energy efficient building codes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To extract their minty flavor, bruise the leaves, then steep the mint sprigs in hot water (for the cake layers) and cook them in butter (for the frosting).—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Look for cushioning in the shin, ankle, and toe box areas specifically, as this is where an unforgiving ski boot can batter, blister, and bruise you.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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