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
What’s on display, however, is only a fraction of what exists.
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Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The actual transit volumes may be higher than the data suggests, as many tankers turn off their transponders to avoid potential targeting by Iran, but remain at a fraction of prewar levels.
—Anniek Bao,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The city has moved to cap water use at just a fraction of what would be needed to operate the warehouse as a detention site.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The trailer then takes up just a fraction of the tent's floor area.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
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Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The actual transit volumes may be higher than the data suggests, as many tankers turn off their transponders to avoid potential targeting by Iran, but remain at a fraction of prewar levels.
—Anniek Bao,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The city has moved to cap water use at just a fraction of what would be needed to operate the warehouse as a detention site.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The trailer then takes up just a fraction of the tent's floor area.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
Noun
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Another passerby suffered a minor injury after being struck with a bullet fragment that struck a wall.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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During past close approaches with the Sun, Phaethon released vast amounts of dust and larger fragments.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Each piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Join experienced plant propagators for a live demonstration in starting plants from seeds, cuttings and kitchen scraps.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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