as in broken
forcibly separated into many pieces
a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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as in violated
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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Recent Examples of fractured
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But can the left wing of the fractured party build enough support to make a difference in two years, or in four?
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
As new players proliferated, authority fractured and veto points multiplied.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
The attack left the 82-year-old with a fractured skull.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adding to the intriguing angles of this latest superhero flick is the addition of the psychologically fractured antagonist known as The Sentry and his dark reflection, The Void.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
But can the left wing of the fractured party build enough support to make a difference in two years, or in four?
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
As new players proliferated, authority fractured and veto points multiplied.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
The attack left the 82-year-old with a fractured skull.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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Photos taken by the Associated Press on Sunday show broken windows and a damaged door at the front of the residence.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Okonkwo’s case, a broken wrist kept the former Arsenal ’keeper out for 11 league games.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.—
Amy Green,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Authorities found a smashed tablet, laptop and an Xbox gaming console in a dumpster at his house.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle had a smashed windshield and front end and no hood over its engine.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This fragmented system creates inefficiencies, increases costs, and opens the door to fraud.—
Natalia Karayaneva,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Even though sports instruction for tikes is a highly fragmented business, Bredeman and partners recognized that franchises in any business segment end up in periods of consolidation where some players get large and others wither away.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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