rifts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of riftsnext
plural of rift
1
as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure a small rift opened in the earth's crust

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2
as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) it was possible to peek through the rift in the fence and see the ball game

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rifts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rift
as in fractures

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  1. fissures
  2. gaps
  3. crevices
  4. pulls
Noun
  • Webcam imagery shows a line of fissures erupting lava fountains feeding lava flows at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu within Kaluapele.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Freeland’s departure has exposed the fissures within Trudeau’s own party and has emboldened more of his own caucus to call for his resignation.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
Noun
  • Having security leaders who are not in-house could create vulnerabilities or gaps in security, which could stifle organizations’ strategies and leave them open to attacks.
    Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When the tile degraded, the gaps were filled in with livestock bones.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaps
Noun
  • Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Verb
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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