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fissure

noun

ˈfi-shər

Definition of fissure

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. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026 For those wanting to get out of the city, Thingvellir National Park offers camping, hiking trails, horseback riding, and the freshwater Silfra fissure, considered one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the world. — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 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

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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.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
In the footage, the sound of barking can be heard coming from a dark crevice in the rubble.

— Stephen Smith, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of crevice

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Trump later dropped it, but still threatened tariffs against those who opposed his grab — deepening the rift.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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