as in to sting
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services
since I had forgotten the sunscreen, I was forced to buy it from the concession stand at the beach—where they gouged me for it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gouge
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
But while corporations are gouging families, Trump is focused on giving them tax cuts.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Sep. 2024
Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
It's got great scalloped-out gouges dug into the wood between massive jumbo frets, so your fingers simply never touch the board, and the strings rub against nothing but metal.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for gouge 
Verb
Since then the governor has repeatedly accused the industry of intentionally gouging consumers.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
But while corporations are gouging families, Trump is focused on giving them tax cuts.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan
Look for any imperfections in the wood, like deep scuffs, nicks, holes, gouges, or scratches.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
It's got great scalloped-out gouges dug into the wood between massive jumbo frets, so your fingers simply never touch the board, and the strings rub against nothing but metal.
—New Atlas, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for gouge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gouge
Verb
-
One day later Miami would kick off its plans for 2025 right by landing former Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck in the transfer portal (more on that in a bit), but, still, this Orange Bowl had to sting Cristobal over all that might have been.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
-
That loss hurt, of course, and losing the Super Bowl this time around would sting, too.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
By day, the stick insect hid in tree hollows, often congregating in significant numbers for shelter, with reports of as many as 60 insects found in a single hollow.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
-
More than 24 hours of labor — augmented with Pitocin, to make contractions stronger — had left a deep hollow above his forehead.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Advertisers have accused the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of overcharging by inflating the audience numbers their ads could reach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Over a dozen stores across North Carolina were caught overcharging customers, including some Target, Family Dollar and Dollar General locations.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But in the third, the Arizona school found its groove.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
-
With a frigid weather forecast in Buffalo on Sunday, the Ravens' ground game will need to keep its groove going.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
There’s a scene where the duo is trying to get their rent money back from Alyssa’s conniving and cheating boyfriend, which perfectly encapsulates the blend of wit and physical comedy that makes the film so memorable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
-
West Virginia was also willing to cheat off of Keshon Gilbert.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The cardiology team made a small puncture of David’s right radial artery and threaded a catheter up into his coronary arteries.—
Budd Shenkin,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
-
Scheffler, 28, underwent minor surgery to repair a glass puncture in his right hand suffered on Christmas.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The carriers could then surcharge their residential and commercial customers for half of what they are assessed.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
-
On Disney, room service is mostly free all day and night, while on Royal Caribbean, only continental breakfast is included in the fare (hot breakfasts and other meal periods are surcharged), for example.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Knox was a 20-year-old exchange student in Perugia on November 1, 2007, when Kercher, 21, was found murdered in her bedroom with more than 40 stab wounds and a deep gash in her throat.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
-
That victim was later identified as Ebron, who suffered stab wounds and was pronounced dead at 6:09 a.m., Bessette said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near gouge
Cite this Entry
“Gouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gouge. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share