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
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
An exam also found that his leg was not fractured, according to the report.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
By choosing imperfect or fractured gems, Ianyan revives traditional values and gives new life to materials through craftsmanship.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
The player controls as Sam Porter Bridges, played by Norman Reedus, who is a courier risking his life via exposure to these deadly elements to deliver supplies to these fractured colonies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2025
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Urban crime surges when police-community relations are fractured, public safety experts say.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
An exam also found that his leg was not fractured, according to the report.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
By choosing imperfect or fractured gems, Ianyan revives traditional values and gives new life to materials through craftsmanship.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
The player controls as Sam Porter Bridges, played by Norman Reedus, who is a courier risking his life via exposure to these deadly elements to deliver supplies to these fractured colonies.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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Plenty of bro love fills that gap in the serviceable sequel, which teams action-hero CPA Christian (Ben Affleck) with his hitman sibling Braxton (Jon Bernthal) to solve a mystery involving a broken family and human trafficking.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 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
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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
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In India, mobile AI tools identify crop diseases and optimize water use across vast, fragmented farmlands.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In an increasingly fragmented media climate, influencers become a lot more appealing.—
Allison Jiang,
The Hill,
10 June 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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