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
Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.
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Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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.
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Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.
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Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
People with irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectal bleeding, heart disease, or high blood pressure should also avoid the procedure, Hazan says.
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Erica Sweeney,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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,
26 May 2026
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
People with irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectal bleeding, heart disease, or high blood pressure should also avoid the procedure, Hazan says.
—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fissure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fissure
Noun
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.
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In the footage, the sound of barking can be heard coming from a dark crevice in the rubble.
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The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
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For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
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“Fissure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fissure. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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