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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Further reports indicate Johnson suffered a fractured fibula.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Stevie Nicks has rescheduled her August and September concert dates due to a fractured shoulder.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The father, who is over 80 years old, suffered multiple fractured ribs and lacerations, including a potential laceration to his kidney, police said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Relocated to a coastal town under the care of her brother’s best friend, Axel Nguyen, Leah grapples with grief, haunting nightmares and a fractured sense of self.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Further reports indicate Johnson suffered a fractured fibula.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Stevie Nicks has rescheduled her August and September concert dates due to a fractured shoulder.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The father, who is over 80 years old, suffered multiple fractured ribs and lacerations, including a potential laceration to his kidney, police said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, Fox has sustained multiple broken bones, including both arms, his shoulder, his orbital bone and cheek and his hand, which resulted in a serious infection.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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The scenes were shown in season 1 episode 2, when Billy Bob Thornton’s character goes to the hospital for a smashed finger.—
Brayden Garcia
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Collagen fibers themselves become fragmented within the body, while UV exposure can make your skin drier and less elastic over time.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Current approaches to classification, screening data collection, short- and long-term care, prevention and rehabilitation remain fragmented across systems.—
Keita Franklin,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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