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
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
How are businesses identifying what is strengthening or fracturing among consumers, and what are early insights indicating about future growth?
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
One friend was left with a skull fracture, brain bleeding, neck fracture and seizures, filings show.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Maduro’s removal not only fractured the inner circle that governed Venezuela for years, but also scrambled the networks of influence that once connected Caracas to power centers in Washington, Moscow, Havana and beyond.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
How are businesses identifying what is strengthening or fracturing among consumers, and what are early insights indicating about future growth?
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Malone explained that high sodium intake can increase calcium loss in urine, while excessive alcohol is linked to lower bone density and a higher fracture risk.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
One friend was left with a skull fracture, brain bleeding, neck fracture and seizures, filings show.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
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Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Florida didn't want to pay any homage to Quick during the game, so as not to disrupt the goalie's typical routines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Werner said there is one charge, an accusation of participating in an encampment that disturbed university operations, which violates the faculty code of conduct.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The penalty for violating the speed limit depends on how fast the driver is going.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remarkably, the ruptures are minor and the tissue is adapted to heal quickly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The scientists found two overlapping social circles that would shift from year to year until the rupture.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins later broke the mark for the most players drafted from one team when Charlisse Leger-Walker was selected by Connecticut with the third pick in the second round.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to break a six-game skid with a win over the Ottawa Senators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Haulover Cut has already fragmented into an unrecognizable jumble of marsh and hammocks behind Kiawah Island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cenkusha aims to transform organizations from reactive and fragmented into intelligent, adaptive, and continuously improving systems.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whether that attention is welcome is secondary to what appears to be a deep — and potentially irreparable — rift on the political right.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brooklyn’s bombshell posts came after months of speculation about a rift between himself and his parents.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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His tear began from the first pitch, a slider spotted on the outside edge that got a whiff from Toronto’s George Springer.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old guard faces an uphill battle to return from an ACL tear, but the front office values her veteran presence.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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