1
as in to disrupt
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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2
as in to violate
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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as in rupture
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Recent Examples of fracture
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Jalen McMillan, a third-round draftee in 2024, fractured his neck making a catch in the first preseason game against Pittsburgh last year.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public trust in science itself — are beginning to fracture.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 28 May 2026
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Verb
The fashion ecosystem is fractured.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Jalen McMillan, a third-round draftee in 2024, fractured his neck making a catch in the first preseason game against Pittsburgh last year.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Noun
The blast wave caused a fracture on the right side of Cuccaro’s skull and bleeding on the left side of his brain, which required him to be intubated as doctors monitored his brain for swelling.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public trust in science itself — are beginning to fracture.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
Verb
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Closure of the strait, at the southern end of the Red Sea and a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, could significantly disrupt global trade.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The British Museum elected to postpone a Jewish Culture Month event that was scheduled to take place last Thursday, May 28th due to concerns that the talk—a lecture on Ancient Israel and Judah—might be disrupted by protests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
Verb
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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The lawsuit says such approval violated National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events on federal parklands, Congress did not consent to the towering arch overlooking the event space and no environmental review was conducted before the construction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Rubio’s remarks also underscored the quiet normalization now under way between Washington and Caracas after years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture and mutual hostility.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in Washington has risen to 11, and all the victims have been identified.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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After breaking a sweat, kick back by the zen outdoor infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But Paul Heyman would put Breakker’s foot on the rope to break the pin.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Seismic images of mid-ocean ridges typically show rough and jagged terrain, formed when lava oozes up into the cold ocean along faults or fissures and hardens suddenly into stone.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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These seemingly harmless fissures on the surface of a watermelon can indicate deeper problems that affect both taste and freshness.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Powell suspects the stars of TIC 295741342 also formed from a disk, but one that fragmented.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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No-cost services are a great option for people looking to reduce monthly expenses amid an ever-fragmenting streaming market.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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While no specific reason for the apparent snub was provided to the outlet, the move follows months of speculation about a rift between Swift and the Tellers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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Fans have also picked up on a deepening rift between Paul, Draper and several other members of the cast, and the MomTok members have traded increasingly fiery shots across social media.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Traute burst into tears, and Gertrud looked faint from the heat, ready to slump, to surrender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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