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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Analysts have warned that political polarization and unappetizing electoral options for voters may well yield a fractured vote.
—Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The series was put on pause after Season 11, which featured the fallout of the scandal and a fractured group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 July 2025
However, the results show a fractured field with no clear front-runner.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
Somehow, another trade in 2008 rivaled that of Sabathia’s.
Tired of their fractured relationship with Ramirez, the Red Sox traded the slugger to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that netted them Jason Bay and Josh Wilson.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
Analysts have warned that political polarization and unappetizing electoral options for voters may well yield a fractured vote.
—Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The series was put on pause after Season 11, which featured the fallout of the scandal and a fractured group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 July 2025
However, the results show a fractured field with no clear front-runner.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, survived but suffered multiple broken bones, a traumatic brain injury and psychological effects.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 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
Verb
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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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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Video from the crash site showed a silver Infiniti SUV with damage to the hood and a smashed windshield.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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By fostering stronger partnerships between CIOs and CFOs, enterprises can move beyond fragmented innovation and into a future where finance is not just automated, but accountable and ready to lead.—
Sumit Johar,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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After a massive wave of consolidation from the oil and gas producers the last two years, the fragmented services sector is now shrinking as well as the top players buy up more of the midsized players.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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