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
Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
When your reach becomes global, that local community instinct can start to fracture your focus.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Fifth starter Sam Hauser (low back spasm) and top reserves Payton Pritchard (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Nikola Vucevic (right ring finger fracture management) all were listed as doubtful.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Verb
During the film’s climactic fight sequence — shot over five punishing days — MacPherson tore his adductor muscle off the bone, fractured his pelvis, and broke his nose.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
When your reach becomes global, that local community instinct can start to fracture your focus.
—Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 84-year-old sustained face and head lacerations, and the 65-year-old man sustained similar injuries in addition to an open skull fracture.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Fifth starter Sam Hauser (low back spasm) and top reserves Payton Pritchard (left foot plantar fasciitis) and Nikola Vucevic (right ring finger fracture management) all were listed as doubtful.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
Verb
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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
Noun
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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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Lies, tears and an apology Testimony from multiple witnesses suggested that many of those involved were misled — and, at times, misled one another.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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And there will surely be a cascade of tears and terrors in-between.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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