as in sliced
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 gashed
For the second straight week, the Giants were gashed by the ground game.
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The defense was gashed for 179 yards on the ground and will have six players sidelined this week on that side of the ball, including missing middle linebacker Jack Sanborn and safety Donovan Wilson for the second straight game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins, over the past three weeks, have been gashed by two third-string running backs (the Chargers’ Kimani Vidal and the Panthers’ Rico Dowdle) who combined for a stunning 430 rushing yards against them.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, the offense racked up yardage, but the Niners were fooled on critical plays on offense and were gashed on defense.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
The assault left four members dead and numerous others physically injured, some from gunshots, others by smoke inhalation and still others gashed and bleeding from shrapnel and shards of glass.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The Broncos run defense has been gashed up the middle at times the last two weeks, but the Bengals haven’t shown an ability to challenge anyone on the ground.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The defense was gashed for 179 yards on the ground and will have six players sidelined this week on that side of the ball, including missing middle linebacker Jack Sanborn and safety Donovan Wilson for the second straight game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins, over the past three weeks, have been gashed by two third-string running backs (the Chargers’ Kimani Vidal and the Panthers’ Rico Dowdle) who combined for a stunning 430 rushing yards against them.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, the offense racked up yardage, but the Niners were fooled on critical plays on offense and were gashed on defense.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
The assault left four members dead and numerous others physically injured, some from gunshots, others by smoke inhalation and still others gashed and bleeding from shrapnel and shards of glass.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
The Broncos run defense has been gashed up the middle at times the last two weeks, but the Bengals haven’t shown an ability to challenge anyone on the ground.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gashed
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The pizza features new deli-style pepperoni, a three-cheese blend, and signature Italian seasoning, sliced into eight extra-extra-large pieces and delivered in the restaurant's largest box yet.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hase stumbled forward, sliced the ball with her left foot and closed her eyes.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Carmakers like Volkswagen warned of possible production risks, while Honda slashed its annual profit forecast after halting production at several plants.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The administration also slashed funding for climate science research at agencies like NOAA, NASA, and even USDA.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a result of that low demand and a massive decline in sales, producers in the Golden State have ripped out nearly 40,000 acres of vines over the past year, according to a new report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Southwest Airlines cut about 120 flights Friday.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ade stood over his bride, deeply concerned, when a lively drum roll pierced the air.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Consuelos discussed an increase in mosquitos while a buzzing noise pierced the air.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Investigators found the bodies nearby — Davis and Shelton had been shot, Friedt had been stabbed with a hunting knife whose blade broke off in her chest, and Flemmons died from asphyxiation after suffering blunt-force injuries, per A&E, citing Julie Young’s book The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The ambassador stabbed Berry during the struggle, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The killer slit Catherine's throat with a razor so severely that her head was nearly severed before striking them both with an axe, per the Times-Picayune.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The next morning, when Morse arrived for work, Nicholson stabbed her repeatedly and slit her throat before placing her body inside a large plastic bin in the kitchen pantry, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gashed. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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