as in fractured
forcibly separated into many pieces
restoring the fragmented Roman sculpture was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle
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Recent Examples of fragmented
Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
The European Union, which as a bloc comes close to America in size and wealth, has a fragmented financial market, with each of its 27 countries selling bonds separately.
—New York Times, 26 July 2025
Opportunities to increase market share in a highly fragmented space.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 July 2025
More fragmented and burned materials were recovered from the Amud cave.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
As a result, there is a re al risk that implementation will become fragmented and educators discouraged.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
The European Union, which as a bloc comes close to America in size and wealth, has a fragmented financial market, with each of its 27 countries selling bonds separately.
—New York Times, 26 July 2025
Opportunities to increase market share in a highly fragmented space.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 July 2025
More fragmented and burned materials were recovered from the Amud cave.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
Adjective
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The Edwards Aquifer can fill up and empty quickly because of the permeability of the fractured limestone.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The father, who is over 80 years old, suffered multiple fractured ribs and lacerations, including a potential laceration to his kidney, police said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
Verb
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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
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
Verb
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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
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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