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
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
When such breaks result in a piece of the bone slipping out of place, the fracture is considered displaced.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Whispers of a fundamental dispute have burst into public view, fracturing one of the Middle East and North Africa's most pivotal alliances.
—Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
Verb
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Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polish airspace was violated by at least 19 Russian drones overnight, the country's prime minister said, in a torrent of activity that triggered a response from the NATO country's air force, which scrambled and downed several of the drones.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The levies mark an astounding rupture between the world’s two largest democracies—and a setback for a partnership whose geopolitical significance had been growing.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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In light of Jason Adam’s season-ending tendon rupture, the acquisition of Mason Miller is proving especially timely.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Well, Kristina Collins, MD, a dermatologist based in Austin, broke it down for me.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her backing, however, did not immediately break the dam and usher in more establishment Democratic Party support.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wyatt exited and then returned to the project amid creative fissures, including wrangling over the movie’s tone, pacing, and length.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump is facing a catch-22 in the face of growing fissures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and mounting departures of scientists and experts over vaccine policy.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Traditional models, often fragmented across departments, are frequently focused on near-term (monthly, quarterly or current fiscal year) goals and are highly reactive to change, rather than responsive to it.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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London — The Duke of Sussex reunited with his father, King Charles III, for their first face-to-face meeting in 19 months on Wednesday, triggering speculation the royal family’s long-running rift might soon come to an end.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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This snowballing controversy over seemingly simple pieces of paper launched endless online arguments, dominated the news cycle, and gradually began to serve as a microcosm of the fathomless ideological rift among Americans, many of whom view the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a zero sum game.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Small yellow dots trickle down the figure’s cheek, evoking tears.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Winn, a candidate for the National League Gold Glove at shortstop, played through a meniscus tear for weeks and will undergo arthroscopic surgery in the early offseason.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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