gored

past tense of gore

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gored Earlier this year, a New Jersey man who was visiting Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 As such, there is never any shortage of stories about enamored tourists being gored by bison in Yellowstone, and there have been at least two so far this year. Kassondra Cloos, Outside, 10 Sep. 2025 Asher Watkins, 52, was tracking the animal alongside others in his party when the buffalo charged and gored him. Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gored
Verb
  • The former reportedly stabbed Lambert to death, and the three men then cleaned the crime scene and left to bury Lambert's body.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Unfortunately, in the process, he's stabbed by the syringe Mehta intended for Lo and dies.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps nothing vital had been punctured.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Every time, Evan’s ideas about the world are presented as delightfully underconsidered and ready to be punctured by reality.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When butternut squash is ready to harvest, the skin will harden and cannot be pierced easily with a fingernail.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.
    Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These restaurants were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report, research, and visit restaurants across the South.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • How was Arizona's top doughnut picked?
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Gored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gored. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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