as in crevice
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure
lava flows up through a fissure in the earth's crust
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Recent Examples of fissure
Trump is facing a catch-22 in the face of growing fissures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and mounting departures of scientists and experts over vaccine policy.
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Israel's devastating attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians, including over 18,000 children, is exposing deep ideological fissures on the American Right.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Vegetation also can conceal deep fissures and cracks.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These magma-spewing mounds are responsible for 80 percent of the country’s seismic activity, including glowing fissures that splinter the landscape for up to 2 miles.
—Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Israel's devastating attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians, including over 18,000 children, is exposing deep ideological fissures on the American Right.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Vegetation also can conceal deep fissures and cracks.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These magma-spewing mounds are responsible for 80 percent of the country’s seismic activity, including glowing fissures that splinter the landscape for up to 2 miles.
—Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fissure
Noun
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Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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Due to high humidity levels, mold can sneakily build up in bathroom corners and crevices.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Had the great rift between nature and humanity already occurred two million years ago?—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps this is leading to relationship difficulties and highlighting potential rifts in other friendships?—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Fissure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fissure. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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