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adjective

ˈfrak-chərd How to pronounce fractured (audio)
Definition of fracturednext
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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fractured

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verb

past tense of fracture
1
as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly fractured his arm in the fall

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2
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
Adjective
When shoppers lose their traction on slick, unforgiving floors, severe bruising, fractured wrists, spinal pain, and concussions are common results. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The accident allegedly caused injury to her left foot, ankle and leg, including a fractured fibula. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Also spotted at practice but still out of action was fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who fractured a finger last week and wore a splint over multiple fingers on his right hand. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Knowledge of psychedelic toads was fractured across niche academic disciplines, and even Erspamer appears not to have been aware that 5-MeO-DMT had hallucinogenic properties. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fractured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
  1. broken
  2. disrupted
  3. violated
  4. shattered
  5. broke
  6. smashed
  7. fragmented
Adjective
  • Evans had 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career and scored 24 touchdowns over 2023-2024 before a broken collarbone/concussion ended his year abruptly in 2025.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yungblud didn’t let a broken leg prevent him from engaging in a little crowd-surfing as the singer — wheelchair in tow — took a spin atop the audience Tuesday at his Portugal show.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broken
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  • Almost every country had reduced access to vaccines during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when supply chains and clinic access were severely disrupted.
    — Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some of those domestic brands have also disrupted the broader industry, reset innovation cycles and launched price wars.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of disrupted
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  • After a federal jury in the District of Columbia ruled in favor of Democracy Partners, O’Keefe and Maass appealed, arguing the damages violated their First Amendment rights to freedom of the press.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Nor could the state provide recidivism or success rate data related to the total number of participants who violated probation, were arrested or who successfully completed the program.
    — Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of violated
Adjective
  • At some point after, the woman said she was woken up by the sound of glass breaking and then allegedly saw Freitag enter the home through a shattered glass sliding door, according to the warrant affidavit.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shattered
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  • After news broke of Panettiere’s death, tributes from across Hollywood came pouring in online.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The couple’s children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September, according to the Daily Telegraph, which broke the story.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The spicy tofu is delicious spooned and slurped up in one go, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of rice, cold soba noodles, or a heap of smashed or julienned cucumbers.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The notes included references to the crime scene that may not have been public at the time they were sent, including details about the location of Guthrie's Apple Watch and the smashed floodlight in her backyard.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of smashed
Verb
  • The intent was likely to keep ownership from getting fragmented across potential spouses, grandchildren and subsequent generations.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Faults of Modern Job Searches Over the course of the past several years, as technology has continued to evolve, the hiring process has become increasingly fragmented.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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