1
as in disrupting
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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2
as in violating
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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Recent Examples of fracturing
The global energy transition is forging ahead, fracturing old trade alliances and generating new forms of geopolitical leverage that all companies need to be more attuned to, JPMorgan believes.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Packers suffered a blow at wide receiver in Week 2 with Jaydeen Reed fracturing his collarbone.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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
The new development would also break any Palestinian geographic continuity between the north and south, splitting the West Bank in two and fracturing a potential Palestinian state already divided between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The star pass rusher was wreaking havoc on the NFL last season before fracturing his tibia and fibula in Week 6.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Now, that foundation is fracturing.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
As Chile’s dictatorship nears its end, 15-year-old Celeste’s beach holiday turns tragic, fracturing her family and childhood.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Packers suffered a blow at wide receiver in Week 2 with Jaydeen Reed fracturing his collarbone.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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
The new development would also break any Palestinian geographic continuity between the north and south, splitting the West Bank in two and fracturing a potential Palestinian state already divided between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The star pass rusher was wreaking havoc on the NFL last season before fracturing his tibia and fibula in Week 6.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Now, that foundation is fracturing.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
As Chile’s dictatorship nears its end, 15-year-old Celeste’s beach holiday turns tragic, fracturing her family and childhood.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracturing
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In contrast, older workers—typically occupying more senior or specialized roles—show little anxiety about AI disrupting their employment.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to Hays, who is representing Richard and Holly, no such conspiracy existed, and whether or not Richard and Holly knew whether the money went to boys’ ranches is irrelevant, since Baker’s case was focused on violating estray laws, not any financial motivation.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nicholson hasn't been accused of violating campaign finance laws.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The event brings together domestic abuse survivors, community members and public officials for a day of exercise and community conversation about breaking cycles of violence in Milwaukee households.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Achieving multiplatinum certification in America after selling over 8 million copies and spending seventeen non-consecutive weeks at #1, Synchronicity left Sting with few creative or financial reasons to remain in the fragmenting band.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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An expanding iron-ore mine and a deposit of rare-earth minerals are fragmenting the land and altering ancient reindeer migration routes.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fracturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracturing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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