FRAGMENTED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfrag-ˌmen-təd

Definition of fragmented

as in fractured

forcibly separated into many pieces restoring the fragmented Roman sculpture was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle

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verb

past tense of fragment

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

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Supporters of the bill argued the reorganization will resolve California’s fragmented education system, strengthen accountability and speed up decision-making. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 In restaurants, loyalty has historically been more fragmented and local. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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More often, the knowledge exists somewhere in the organization but is fragmented, inaccessible or trapped within a few experienced individuals. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 But the overall picture of the possible Russian drone campaign suggests that the European response has been fragmented and uncoordinated for the most part so far. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fragmented

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He was also hospitalized in 2023 for a fractured rib and concussion after suffering a fall at a hotel in Washington.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The veteran actor recently took the opportunity to reflect on an anxious Hollywood, shrinking opportunities and why smart comedies feel essential in a fractured, exhausted country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of fractured

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The ledger would document who benefits, who bears risk, which industries could be disrupted and what safeguards were tested.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Since the Iran war began in late February, global helium supply has been disrupted and prices have gone up substantially.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of disrupted

Adjective

The system now has to know when the caller has finished speaking, tolerate noise and accents, respond fast enough that silence doesn't feel broken and sound natural enough that people don't hang up.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
During the 2024 season, Pasquantino had a broken thumb after a freak play against the Astros in Houston.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of broken

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When White Sox starter Davis Martin threw a wild pitch during Contreras’ at-bat, Seigler broke for home as catcher Kyle Teel raced to corral the ball and back, hoping to beat the runner to the plate.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
After the news broke, Tarrant County scrapped Cesar Chavez’s name from the official county holiday and replaced it with a generic name that still allowed county employees to have the day off.

— Rachel Royster July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of broke

Adjective

The shattered ceasefire is going to be a challenge for Republicans, as most voters oppose the conflict.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Macron’s landmark visit, the first by a major Western leader since Bashar Assad’s ouster, brought pledges to restore ambassadors, ease sanctions and fund reconstruction from shattered utilities to Damascus airport cargo facilities.

— Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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