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
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.
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Doris Decleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
According to court documents, Hoopes threw a rock that hit an officer in the head and opened a gash over his eye during a protest last June.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Verb
The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.
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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
Price's dog Chaos suffered extensive blood loss and several gashes and scratches from the bear attack.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
According to court documents, Hoopes threw a rock that hit an officer in the head and opened a gash over his eye during a protest last June.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gash
Verb
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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.
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.
Noun
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
Verb
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Thinly slice the tomatoes themselves for the red addition to the salad, and use the oil for the salad dressing — no need to pull out a bottle of olive oil.
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Warm scacciata, a traditional Sicilian bread, is presented whole and sliced warm to order.
Noun
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Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease.
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Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
Verb
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On June 29, workers were seen installing a red carpet on the venue's signature stairs, only to rip it up a short time later.
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Four people died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through that corner of the state.
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The billionaire was an early ally and donor to the president, but left acrimoniously after a four-month stint as a special government employee running the contentious budget-slashing effort known as DOGE.
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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry has vowed to slash his team’s exorbitant payroll to get below the luxury tax threshold.
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Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a narrow harvest window and can bruise easily during picking, transportation and storage.
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Some varieties of slicing cucumbers have very tender skins and bruise easily.
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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