as in crevices
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 fissures
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.
—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
Visitors can bike a 90-mile scenic route, explore volcanic fissures, or stop for classic diner fare like the Burger Queen Drive-In.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
But there are fissures in the-- in the regime.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Smashing cucumbers may sound like a bad idea, but the technique creates cracks and fissures that allows the veggie to soak up all the dressing from skin to core.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Once in San Diego, the gears switch back to the fissures in the domestic relationships, specifically Danny and Nia.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
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
Visitors can bike a 90-mile scenic route, explore volcanic fissures, or stop for classic diner fare like the Burger Queen Drive-In.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 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
But there are fissures in the-- in the regime.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Smashing cucumbers may sound like a bad idea, but the technique creates cracks and fissures that allows the veggie to soak up all the dressing from skin to core.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Once in San Diego, the gears switch back to the fissures in the domestic relationships, specifically Danny and Nia.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fissures
Noun
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Reach the deep, dark crevices your child’s car seat with this handheld cordless vacuum that’s a whopping 80% off.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
2 July 2025
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This daring animal navigated her group deftly through the sharp peaks and crevices of the stone forest, resulting in the immortalization of this leap.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The shock departure deepens Starmer’s political woes, exposing cabinet rifts with the Treasury over defense priorities and fueling Labour unrest and speculation that his grip on power is slipping.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The breastfeeding billing battle UnitedHealthcare is cutting back on paying for lactation counseling, and the clinicians who provide those services are up in arms, another example of the deepening rifts between providers and insurers.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Avoid buying produce with cracks, cuts, or blemishes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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But London isn’t all afternoon tea and friendly faces — and even the seemingly happiest of families can have cracks beneath the surface.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Fissures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fissures. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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