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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
His wife fractured bones from falling off the roof, Brown said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Hamate fracture surgery usually carries a recovery estimate of four to six weeks.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The episode follows a pivotal school trip that triggers Daisy’s memories of Toronto, revealing fragments of her past and a world fractured by violence.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
His wife fractured bones from falling off the roof, Brown said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The skull fracture was likely caused when Martinez tripped while holding Heather a couple weeks before her death, the attorneys found.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Hamate fracture surgery usually carries a recovery estimate of four to six weeks.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
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The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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It was eventually reduced to 184 games for violating the league's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was also later convicted in federal court of violating Bils’ civil rights.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brown frames the memoir with an investigation of her complicated on-and-off relationship with her narcissist mother until their eventual rupture, and weaves in dozens of interviews and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now based in France, Suffren describes his departure as a personal rupture rather than formal exile.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The film broke records for the best box office performance for a biopic in North America in its opening weekend and made $314 million worldwide in its first weekend in theaters.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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For travelers looking to break a sweat, there is a gym with two Pelotons, a handful of treadmills, and weights—plus a small outdoor space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 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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When habitat is fragmented — broken up by roads, development or geographical barriers — animal populations can become cut off from one another.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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The densest areas fragment first, diminishing further in size.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Apr. 2026
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Charles and Camilla's visit is being framed as a chance to repair a rift between two countries with historically deep ties.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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There were multiple tears in his liver, causing internal bleeding, with blood collecting both inside the abdomen and in deeper spaces behind it.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many online are reacting to this viral video of a bus driver in Taiwan breaking down in tears during a dispute with a passenger.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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