as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano
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Recent Examples of crevices
The tissue surrounding these small crevices also warrants your full attention.
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Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Factors To Consider Using boiling water works for specific situations, such as borders, crevices, and small patches as well as tiny weeds with shallow root systems.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
But Key Largo is a former coral reef, with thousands of caves and crevices in which pythons take shelter, making snakes unreachable when breeding or hiding from a dog.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Pikelinia floydmuraria is commonly found in cracks and crevices of walls and around buildings in urban areas.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
It is commonly found in cracks and crevices of walls and around buildings in urban areas.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush or even a toothbrush for crevices, and go gentle to avoid fraying the material.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Vacuum Thoroughly Use a vacuum to go over the entire surface of your mattress, paying special attention to the seams and crevices where dust mites and debris tend to collect.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Factors To Consider Using boiling water works for specific situations, such as borders, crevices, and small patches as well as tiny weeds with shallow root systems.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
But Key Largo is a former coral reef, with thousands of caves and crevices in which pythons take shelter, making snakes unreachable when breeding or hiding from a dog.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Pikelinia floydmuraria is commonly found in cracks and crevices of walls and around buildings in urban areas.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
It is commonly found in cracks and crevices of walls and around buildings in urban areas.
—Ryan Brennan
april 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Use a soft brush or even a toothbrush for crevices, and go gentle to avoid fraying the material.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Vacuum Thoroughly Use a vacuum to go over the entire surface of your mattress, paying special attention to the seams and crevices where dust mites and debris tend to collect.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crevices
fissures
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crevices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevices. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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