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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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Run defense gashed again New England (19 carries, 151 yards) became the fifth team to rush for at least 100 yards against the Dolphins, meaning every opponent has rushed for at least 100 yards against the Dolphins.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 6 Oct. 2024
Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
But Fundora’s elbow unintentionally caused an enormous gash on Tszyu’s forehand, and almost immediately, his face was covered with blood.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Verb
But Boston has been gashed for layups and dunks recently, especially in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks and an all-too-close win against the Toronto Raptors.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Run defense gashed again New England (19 carries, 151 yards) became the fifth team to rush for at least 100 yards against the Dolphins, meaning every opponent has rushed for at least 100 yards against the Dolphins.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 6 Oct. 2024
Noun
In one, a bucket-wheel excavator makes gash after gash in the face of a hill; in another, hillcut soil flows along an eight-mile-long conveyor belt and is spread across newly reclaimed land, desolate and bright red.
—Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
But Fundora’s elbow unintentionally caused an enormous gash on Tszyu’s forehand, and almost immediately, his face was covered with blood.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Charging documents obtained by KIRO, Fox 13 and the Kitsap Sun allege that the 23-year-old suspect called 911 and claimed his brother had slit his own throat.Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tasteful slits on either side of this sweater allow for the piece to have natural movement, while loose sleeves provide an effortlessly cool finish to the neutral staple.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Two court officers, both of whom carried guns and handcuffs and wore black bulletproof vests and otherwise stoic expressions, wiped tears from their eyes.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here’s our breakdown of the schools that have reason to celebrate, that experienced mixed results and that should be shedding some tears.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying dispenser easily slices through tape to create clean lines without fuss, and a high volume of positive shopper ratings have earned this tape an impressive 4.3-star rating.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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But once they're sliced, bacteria have a chance to multiply.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Honolulu Emergency Medical Services told CNN that the patients’ injuries included a serious head injury, lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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State troopers recently responded to a residence on Center Street on the report of a male peeping through a window and found a woman receiving medical attention for a hand laceration, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
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The average large studio spends over $100 million annually trying to protect its content, yet for $29 and a 5-minute YouTube video, anyone can rip and pirate virtually any platform.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Tom Bastian, a spokesperson for the ACLU of Missouri, ripped the legislation as unconstitutional in a statement.KACEN BAYLESS THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Zibanejad saw his ice time slashed against St. Louis, and Kakko watched from the press box.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the newsroom staff was slashed in half within just a few years.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Valez suffered cuts to her face and bruising all over her body.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wax helps prevent bruising, over-ripening, and mold growth.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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