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
Time, 6 May 2025
But two disparate figures, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have seen their national profiles rise by delivering messages that excite a demoralized and fractured party.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Some had fractured relationships with their families.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
The reintegration of a fractured self, the ultimate aim of therapy, has been achieved.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Despite its many flaws and limitations, the system that emerged from these fights is a triumph of social care within a notoriously fractured, privatized, and stratified national healthcare system.
—Time, 6 May 2025
But two disparate figures, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have seen their national profiles rise by delivering messages that excite a demoralized and fractured party.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
Some had fractured relationships with their families.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
The reintegration of a fractured self, the ultimate aim of therapy, has been achieved.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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Conservatives quickly lambasted Bondi for broken promises.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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In addition to his hands, Smith has an extensive injury history, including a broken fibula, a torn meniscus, a fractured wrist and a high-ankle sprain.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
8 May 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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Authorities found a smashed tablet, laptop and an Xbox gaming console in a dumpster at his house.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle had a smashed windshield and front end and no hood over its engine.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Overcoming Key Challenges Across diverse organizations, revenue teams repeatedly encounter three key obstacles: Data Silos Teams frequently face fragmented information across separate platforms, slowing decision making and responsiveness.—
Vivek Vishal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This is a big undertaking: There are dozens of fragmented sites where fireflies are active across Colorado, and more are reported by volunteers every season.—
Owen Martin,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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