crevice

Definition of crevicenext
as in fissure
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 crevice By the end, frustration with both of them boiled over into every crevice of the organization. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 Be sure to clean in every crevice to remove residue, mold, and mildew. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 Then, pour heavy cream into the crevices between the rolls and alongside the bottom and outer sides. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 The 70-minute run time is also impressive and accessories include a crevice tool and pet multitool to pick up any pet hair on upholstery. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crevice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crevice
Noun
  • The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has a rare and underestimated talent for finessing these internal fissures.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Rather than just showing these thinkers reciting their greatest hits, the longform discussions showcase all of the contradictions (and occasional rifts) between members of the same movement.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Rumors of a family rift had been swirling since Brooklyn married Nicola Peltz Beckham in April 2022.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Crevice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevice. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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