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cubbyholes

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plural of cubbyhole

as in crannies

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This cordless hand vacuum tackles messes on furniture, in the car, and all kinds of nooks and crannies thanks to its lightweight, compact design, extra-large dust cup capacity, and accessories like a crevice tool, scrubbing brush, and a self-cleaning pet power brush.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of crannies

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These allergens become airborne and make their way into the nooks and crannies of your home.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of nooks

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Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Once inside a world, the missionaries split up and seek out small groups chatting in quieter corners.

— Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026

Definition of corners

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By that time Dame Frances had established the idea of theaters of memory—imaginary architectural structures, replete with columns and alcoves and windows, where items can be placed for later recollection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The food court was completely shuttered, and the Coca-Cola vending machines had been yanked from their alcoves.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

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