as in fractured
forcibly separated into many pieces
restoring the fragmented Roman sculpture was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
you can fragment that peanut brittle easily, but how it breaks is basically up to the brittle
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Recent Examples of fragmented
David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The analyst explained that as agentic AI becomes embedded across business operations, companies might prefer security tool consolidation for dealing with cyberattacks, as relying on conventional, fragmented tools may not be effective in protecting autonomous systems.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Attention is now fragmented across creators, platforms, communities, and algorithms.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As the Creature befriends a blind man (David Bradley), who has shared his love of books, Elordi's character explores his sense of self, and his sense of purpose, and seeks answers – in literature, and in his own fragmented memories.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The analyst explained that as agentic AI becomes embedded across business operations, companies might prefer security tool consolidation for dealing with cyberattacks, as relying on conventional, fragmented tools may not be effective in protecting autonomous systems.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
As indie film buyers and sellers prepare to come together at the European Film Market in Berlin, there is a sense that, although the arthouse market is fragmented and not a little divided, the leaders in the field are adapting to the ever-evolving complexities of the specialty world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Attention is now fragmented across creators, platforms, communities, and algorithms.
—Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
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Israeli police attacked a group of journalists outside the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, including a CNN producer who suffered a fractured wrist in the violent incident.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The likely future Hall of Famer continued his artistry into 2025, but a fractured rib cage sustained on a diving play knocked him out for two months.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The war with Iran has disrupted oil production and distribution as the Islamic Republic targets shipping traffic and energy infrastructure with the intention of inflicting economic pain on its adversaries.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the war with Iran has also disrupted some key air shipping lanes, particularly to Europe.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the physical pain of a torn ligament or a broken bone, a sports injury often strips a young athlete of a big part of their identity.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sahl said the woman appeared to have serious injuries, including broken bones and burns, but was conscious and able to speak.—
Trevor Sochocki,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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That evening, news broke that the FBI had been conducting a months-long investigation into Kent for leaking classified information to the media.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kymora Johnson buried an icy 3 and broke a late tie.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Investigators also allegedly found broken glass scattered through the home, a shattered microwave, and bleach wipes and spray bottles.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And then fraud, which, looking back, was inevitable given our shattered and incompetent leadership.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which has more than 15 locations nationwide, is known for its smashed donuts, which are fresh, warm doughnut sandwiches with a cold ice cream center.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are fusion mashups that feel unmistakably American, like a smashed burger wrapped in paratha bread.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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