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
Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Noah Hackey was among the babies who suffered injuries at the hands of Strotman after fracturing his tibia while in the hospital's NICU in September 2023.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Amid all the fracture and contention, though, are some recent signs that Americans are again seeking a way to tell an inclusive national story.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Verb
Americans also fracture over diversity and immigration’s role in national identity, with sharp partisan and racial divides shaping how communities experience opportunity, belonging and the coming anniversary celebrations.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Noah Hackey was among the babies who suffered injuries at the hands of Strotman after fracturing his tibia while in the hospital's NICU in September 2023.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Even in fracture, artists continue building bridges the rest of the world seems intent on burning.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Amid all the fracture and contention, though, are some recent signs that Americans are again seeking a way to tell an inclusive national story.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
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Deciding on a solution to the long-running turtle tizzy at I-95’s Exit 42, where 100-foot-tall light towers burn so brightly experts say the glow disrupts sea turtle nesting on beaches 12 miles away, has state and local government officials at loggerheads.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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According to the regional police, armed supporters of the group shot at security forces in Rawalakot and later surrounded the Combined Military Hospital, disrupting medical services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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He was suspended multiple times during his career for infractions including violating the league's substance abuse and personal conduct policy.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In this particular moment, this summer, there has been a severe rupture, and that's partly because of the way that these firings were carried out.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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An earthquake’s size is determined by the area of the fault rupture—the larger the area, the larger the quake.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold cases and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The roads, rubble on rubble, broken.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Some of these fissures are healing, but the relationship between Wilson and the organization, including key former teammates, is not helping his candidacy.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 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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The Spurs’ leadership was also fragmented, after longtime owner Red McCombs had sold the team for $75 million the same year to a consortium of more than two dozen local investors and corporate entities in an effort to keep the Spurs in the city in the near term.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The current geopolitical map fragments the Inuit nation across artificial colonial borders.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The 2023 impeachment vote has created a lasting rift within the Texas Republican Party.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Some clips, showing officers performing rapid and intense chest compressions on Lucy, were so disturbing that members of her family left the courtroom in tears.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Exploring the divide between technology and toys through Jessie results in a deeply profound, moving story that had me in a puddle of tears.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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