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
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.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This is a winnable game against a Miami Dolphins defense that has been regularly gashed by the run game this year.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 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
Baez gashed the Eagles’ defense for 139 yards on 16 carries in the first half alone.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 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
In Week 1, the Tigers took down a good Baylor team on the road, as Arnold gashed the Bears for 137 yards on just 16 carries in a 38-24 win.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This is a winnable game against a Miami Dolphins defense that has been regularly gashed by the run game this year.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 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
Baez gashed the Eagles’ defense for 139 yards on 16 carries in the first half alone.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 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
In Week 1, the Tigers took down a good Baylor team on the road, as Arnold gashed the Bears for 137 yards on just 16 carries in a 38-24 win.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gashed
Verb
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And recent challenges around tariffs, for example, have sliced profits even thinner.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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Made in minutes in the skillet with only precooked cornmeal, water and salt, the corn cake’s fate is to be sliced partway, then stuffed with whatever appeals.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Global climate policies and rapid advancements in clean energy technology and energy efficiency have slashed that forecast.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Midway through the first period, Matthews ripped home a power-play goal.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There's a naivety and sweetness to them that's ripped away in an instant when the two passionately make love in the barren house, the inciting incident for the demise of their relationship.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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In the clip, Hudson held onto her daughter's hand as the body artist pierced her daughter's ears.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like the other eight couples who were killed, they were found shot and stabbed in their cars.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As president of the United States, he was stabbed in the heart with a letter opener by a septuagenarian cuckold.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 5 Nov. 2025.
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