as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
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Recent Examples of fraction
Even asking this next question is a little misguided because rookie year impact is only a fraction of the equation, but who would the Broncos have been far better off drafting?
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Many white residents in East Flatbush had succumbed to racist fearmongering by real-estate speculators and sold their home for a fraction of the assessed value; the speculators sold those homes to Black buyers at exorbitant interest rates.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
But that’s still a fraction of the number of people who turned in to Bad Bunny’s show at the same time.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
With only a fraction of the records reviewed so far, Raskin cautioned that the process would be slow and painstaking.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Many white residents in East Flatbush had succumbed to racist fearmongering by real-estate speculators and sold their home for a fraction of the assessed value; the speculators sold those homes to Black buyers at exorbitant interest rates.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
But that’s still a fraction of the number of people who turned in to Bad Bunny’s show at the same time.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
With only a fraction of the records reviewed so far, Raskin cautioned that the process would be slow and painstaking.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
Noun
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Information comes in fragments through family, messages and what people are able to share online.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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What is more certain is the fact that ASASSN-24fw itself is closely circled by gas and dust fragments, which seem to be the remains of previous planetary collisions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And so there was this discoverability piece that was a utility.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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These days, shopping for pre-loved pieces has never been more convenient, with resale platforms and online auctions offering access to everything from last season’s Prada sneakers to a rare John Galliano gown.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cut with a floured 2 3/4- to 3-inch round or square cutter; re-form scraps as necessary to make six biscuits.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Italian, now a free agent, is the favourite to be named as the next permanent Tottenham boss according to Betfair, as the team gear up for a relegation scrap over the final months of the season.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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