as in crevices
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff
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Recent Examples of crannies
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
For one thing, the cake sticks to that two-piece mold, full of nooks and crannies, when it’s not prepped correctly.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead, use a lightweight handheld vacuum (or a vacuum attachment) that can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Smashing the cucumbers creates nooks and crannies to soak up the dressing, so every bite is extra flavorful.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
City and fire officials have long complained that the existing network of 50 fire stations is inadequate geographically to access some small nooks and crannies in a city with many canyons and other topographic challenges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
For one thing, the cake sticks to that two-piece mold, full of nooks and crannies, when it’s not prepped correctly.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead, use a lightweight handheld vacuum (or a vacuum attachment) that can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Smashing the cucumbers creates nooks and crannies to soak up the dressing, so every bite is extra flavorful.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
City and fire officials have long complained that the existing network of 50 fire stations is inadequate geographically to access some small nooks and crannies in a city with many canyons and other topographic challenges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crannies
Noun
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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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Cracks and fissures are being monitored on several walls, ceilings and facades throughout the hall.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Crannies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crannies. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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