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
James Cook’s first carry went for 16 yards around his right tackle, the Broncos were gashed, Bills Mafia smelled blood, and the tone was set.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The Warriors, who often play three- or four-guard lineups, have been gashed by a Blazers front line that features the 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The 49ers' defense is decimated with injuries, and they just got gashed on the ground by the Seattle Seahawks in the regular season finale.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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
The Panthers have typically struggled against opposing tight ends, and Johnson, in particular, has gashed Ejiro Evero’s unit over the past three years.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025
When Brian Flores’ exotic pressures don’t work, the Vikings get gashed in the pass game.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 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
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The Warriors, who often play three- or four-guard lineups, have been gashed by a Blazers front line that features the 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The 49ers' defense is decimated with injuries, and they just got gashed on the ground by the Seattle Seahawks in the regular season finale.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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
The Panthers have typically struggled against opposing tight ends, and Johnson, in particular, has gashed Ejiro Evero’s unit over the past three years.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025
When Brian Flores’ exotic pressures don’t work, the Vikings get gashed in the pass game.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gashed
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Chefs are eye-to-eye with customers, who curiously watch fish being sliced and sizzled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scatter 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced, over shrimp, then sprinkle 2 Tbsp.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Deadline hears that the number of contract cleaners at the BBC’s London headquarters will be slashed by 70% from 31 to nine, according to unhappy insiders.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers said the ruling is outdated, and AI and modern technology means processing costs should be slashed.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the bottom of the second, Sierra Canyon catcher Aiden Jahng ripped a double into the left-center field gap on an 0-2 count to put the Trailblazers up 2-0.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even the series most absurd premise — a competition in which immigrants compete for citizenship — feels ripped from the headlines.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Cavaliers led by as many as 36 points, but the Heat went on a third-quarter run to cut the deficit to 19 in the final seconds of the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the lot size, cut the square footage, and a house should cost less, supporters said.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork but do not fall apart, about 10 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Muhammad later returned to the restaurant with a knife and mask and allegedly stabbed Harris, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his home.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Gashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gashed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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