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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Recent Examples of gash
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The Chiefs also wisely mauled the Bengals with their ground game, gashing Cincinnati for 149 rushing yards a week after that defense allowed 170 to the New England Patriots.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024
To the north, a deep gash in the hill will also be filled with soil, to create a sloping entry from the Simi Hills onto the crossing.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The Eagles must also shore up their defensive play after the Packers gashed them for more than 400 yards last week.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The Chiefs also wisely mauled the Bengals with their ground game, gashing Cincinnati for 149 rushing yards a week after that defense allowed 170 to the New England Patriots.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Noun
But his jury never heard anything about another potential suspect with a gash on his face.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024
To the north, a deep gash in the hill will also be filled with soil, to create a sloping entry from the Simi Hills onto the crossing.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gash
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Testers appreciated thoughtful features including the wide and stretchy thumb slits on the sleeves, a ponytail hole on the snug hood, and a small zipper pocket on the lower hem for stashing coffee money or a house key.Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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The New Arrivals has grown into a red carpet and afterparty fashion brand known for its glamorous gowns and statement slits, two-pieces and a homage to coral pink, which sits at the core of this collection.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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By this point, the network of support that had sustained IRA operations in West Belfast was beginning to show signs of tear.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fighting back tears, Johnston implored the community not to blame the newcomers for the budget cuts.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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The five razor-sharp blades make quick slicing a breeze for green onions, parsley, and even lettuce.Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Compared to steel-cut oats (Irish or Scottish), oats groats (whole grain seed with the husk removed) have been chopped or sliced into smaller pieces.Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gabe was airlifted by helicopter to treat his various injuries, including multiple skull fractures, a bruise on his brain and three lacerations.Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee police Detective Joseph Newell testified that doctors at St. Joseph's described Zane as barely conscious, with bruising and lacerations on his face.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024
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While a players goes in at his own risk, that does not allow a fan to attempt to rip a glove off a hand, or a ball out of a mitt, or an arm off of a body.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, the image of the candidate smiling ecstatically while savagely ripping into her opponent now provides a welcome counterbalance to the apocalyptic vibes of late.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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But the vice president has slashed this 16-point lead to just four points, 47 percent to Trump's 51 percent, the final iteration of the poll published Monday shows.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The operating profit outlook for the period was slashed from 400 billion yen to 360 billion yen.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Congress, Senate Republicans are facing a bruising internal debate over who should succeed McConnell as conference leader.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indecision will hurt the stock market, not destroy it, but bruise it because the only thing markets really hate is uncertainty.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Gash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gash. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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