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
Tiny hangers-on are tucked into pockets and cavort in crevices.
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Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Divers have been pushing through tight crevices, with little light or air, and the constant risk that the weather could deteriorate and again flood the cave that rescuers have worked relentlessly to drain.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Often, deep crevices and scar tissue will appear on the blossom end of the fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
These are also great for cleaning between small spaces if your bed has spindles or small crevices.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Divers have been pushing through tight crevices, with little light or air, and the constant risk that the weather could deteriorate and again flood the cave that rescuers have worked relentlessly to drain.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Often, deep crevices and scar tissue will appear on the blossom end of the fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
They can also be found around sprinkler systems, inside pavement crevices, and in mulch.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
These are also great for cleaning between small spaces if your bed has spindles or small crevices.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crevices
fissures
Noun
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crevices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevices. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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