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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
In many parts of California, the earth beneath the surface is fractured by networks of small, sometimes unnamed faults layered between larger fault systems.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Arnold was also at the heart of UConn’s impressive showing in her second game back from a nasal fracture that briefly sidelined her last week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
According to the researchers, their structure can stretch up to 38 percent before fracturing.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
In many parts of California, the earth beneath the surface is fractured by networks of small, sometimes unnamed faults layered between larger fault systems.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Most important, the location and orientation of the fracture helps to direct the right surgical treatment choice.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Arnold was also at the heart of UConn’s impressive showing in her second game back from a nasal fracture that briefly sidelined her last week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
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According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, employers estimate that 39% of core skills — such as problem-solving and communication — will be disrupted by 2030, with 40% of firms planning to reduce their workforce specifically due to AI automation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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In October 2025, Beckerink pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges in connection to two incidents at Tracey's home in New Buffalo, Michigan, as well as one count of contempt for violating his bond, and was sentenced to 93 days in jail.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even moments of capture or downfall adhered to this grammar, carefully staged to communicate rupture and finality.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the case of a rupture, this alignment would likely hold.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Joanna Gaines and Sydney Sweeney were even ahead of the game and broke theirs out back in October and November, respectively.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This can break the pathways that allow fire to spread from one structure to the next.—
Amanda Hari,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fissure is on full display with those sharp lines in The Studio and Pluribus — shows, incidentally, from Apple, which more than any other company has normalized and cuddlified our current screen addiction.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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As his family tries to settle into their new neighborhood, Jin’s plot creates fissures between him and his wife and daughters, as well as their white, liberal neighbor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Too many tile styles in one space looks fragmented; stick to one main tile instead.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wahnee said his role is often to help survivors navigate overlapping jurisdictions and locate services when records, funding, or authority are fragmented across tribal, state, and federal lines.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trade and technology further illuminate the growing rift.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The reunion was a landmark moment for the father and son, following reports of a rift in recent years.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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From his seat, Wyle could be seen raising his hand to his face, wiping tears from his eyes.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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