fractured
adjective
frac·tured
ˈfrak-chərd 
-shərd
1
: having a crack or break : having suffered a fracture
a fractured arm/skull/rib
a fractured rock
2
: damaged or destroyed in a sudden or violent way
fractured friendships
3
: imperfectly spoken or written : broken
speaking fractured English/French
Examples of fractured in a Sentence
a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws
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In one of the most fractured gubernatorial races in California history, the hedge fund billionaire and 2020 presidential candidate has emerged as a real contender to replace Gavin Newsom next year.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Sullivan was hired in January and brought with him a promise to rebuild Miami's fractured franchise in a similar way the the Packers' model — to rely on the draft to find and develop their own talent to build their franchise around.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Five soldiers were killed and 17 were wounded, including 20-year-old Winston Henceley, who suffered a fractured skull and brain injuries and is permanently disabled.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Helen has a fractured pubic bone, a split lip which is showing signs of infection and 10 head injuries which have required stitches.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Sullivan was hired in January and brought with him a promise to rebuild Miami's fractured franchise in a similar way the the Packers' model — to rely on the draft to find and develop their own talent to build their franchise around.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Five soldiers were killed and 17 were wounded, including 20-year-old Winston Henceley, who suffered a fractured skull and brain injuries and is permanently disabled.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Helen has a fractured pubic bone, a split lip which is showing signs of infection and 10 head injuries which have required stitches.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fractured. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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