as in fragments
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 fractions
The vacuum lowers the boiling point of heavier fractions so they can be separated out easily.
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David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For every irrational number α, there are infinitely many fractions p⁄q.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
This process boils oil to separate it into useful fractions like gasoline, plastics, and jet fuel.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
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Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The subject area improvements also went beyond fractions.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
For someone who has to make decisions on the move in fractions of a second, there is something freeing about the stillness of this endeavor.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Still, students who struggle with fractions should probably not enroll in calculus at an institution such as Berkeley; standardized tests would help avert that.
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Because unlike the fractions of a penny most artists currently receive per stream, Tapedeck guarantees one whole penny per play, plus a dollar for every track download, and $10 for any album download—and those are just the minimums.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For every irrational number α, there are infinitely many fractions p⁄q.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
This process boils oil to separate it into useful fractions like gasoline, plastics, and jet fuel.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
—
Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
The subject area improvements also went beyond fractions.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
For someone who has to make decisions on the move in fractions of a second, there is something freeing about the stillness of this endeavor.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Still, students who struggle with fractions should probably not enroll in calculus at an institution such as Berkeley; standardized tests would help avert that.
—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Because unlike the fractions of a penny most artists currently receive per stream, Tapedeck guarantees one whole penny per play, plus a dollar for every track download, and $10 for any album download—and those are just the minimums.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractions
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The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble.
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Indeed, Grail medical advisor Hall says the Galleri test is not a diagnostic tool; rather, by identifying the volume and type of DNA fragments and other cancer markers in the blood, the test results offer what are essentially predictions about the source of the cancer.
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Cheerleaders aren't barred from having tattoos, but no ink — even small pieces — may be visible when in uniform or rehearsal clothes.
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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.
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“Fractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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