as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
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Recent Examples of fraction
But roadside trash is only a fraction of the litter in New York.
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James Barron, New York Times, 16 May 2025
All these years later, attendance at the IndyCar road course event is a fraction of the Indianapolis 500.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
At less than $100, this is a small fraction of the cost of other automatic litter boxes and can help to know when problems begin, rather than a costly and stressful vet visit.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
His testimony is only a fraction of the evidence presented by plaintiffs in what has become a class-action lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office and probation department.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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James Barron, New York Times, 16 May 2025
All these years later, attendance at the IndyCar road course event is a fraction of the Indianapolis 500.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
At less than $100, this is a small fraction of the cost of other automatic litter boxes and can help to know when problems begin, rather than a costly and stressful vet visit.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 9 May 2025
His testimony is only a fraction of the evidence presented by plaintiffs in what has become a class-action lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office and probation department.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
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Back in 2022, the coroner stated that investigators believe the 10,000 human bones and fragments found at Baumeister’s property in the 1990s could belong to 25 victims.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The fragments of the sixth century Byzantine bucket have fascinated researchers since a tractor harrow accidentally unearthed the pieces in 1986.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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Don't load it up with more than 8 pounds of gear though, and avoid anything with pointy bits, as there's no padding here.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Still, by the end of the film, the two finally reconcile their differences with a handshake, probably largely thanks to that whole bit about Ethan successfully saving the world... again.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Probably not, but Paul has been getting the better of all the scraps between the two on WWE programming.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The owner of that scrap metal yard agreed in a settlement with the city in 2023 that his business would only purchase legally obtained catalytic converters and copper wire.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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