as in broken
forcibly separated into many pieces
a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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as in violated
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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Recent Examples of fractured
Okla Jones, Essence, 15 June 2025
The Mets manager wanted to give Francisco Lindor a rare day off on Sunday as the shortstop continues to deal with a fractured pinky toe.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
For employers navigating a fractured and fast-evolving regulatory landscape, the measure promises temporary clarity, but at the cost of state-level experimentation and innovation.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Even the fractured relationships within the Cypress family, which should be the beating heart pulling all these multiplying subplots together, feel underbaked, paced more according to narrative necessity than organic emotional growth.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
For decades, mainstream television and film have often depicted Black families as fractured, usually due to incarceration, abandonment, or tragedy.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 June 2025
The Mets manager wanted to give Francisco Lindor a rare day off on Sunday as the shortstop continues to deal with a fractured pinky toe.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
For employers navigating a fractured and fast-evolving regulatory landscape, the measure promises temporary clarity, but at the cost of state-level experimentation and innovation.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Even the fractured relationships within the Cypress family, which should be the beating heart pulling all these multiplying subplots together, feel underbaked, paced more according to narrative necessity than organic emotional growth.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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Several broken waste bins were not fixed in a timely manner.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The problem is worsened by the broken and outmoded state of the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, which lets foreign governments handpick their own submissions and launder their public images.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.—
Amy Green,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Video from the crash site showed a silver Infiniti SUV with damage to the hood and a smashed windshield.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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For financial professionals navigating today’s fragmented environment, the lesson is clear: The structures through which capital flows are now as important as the assets themselves.—
Alfonso Cahero,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The structure is often non-linear; stories are broken up in flashbacks and fragmented perspectives, mirroring the complexity of human memory, which makes the story feel more authentic, especially when exploring personal stories or trauma.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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