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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fragmented

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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

Adjective

The aim, Al Marri said, is to move away from fragmented, voluntary efforts toward an organized national system capable of implementing circular textile solutions at scale. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence assistants have billions of users — but data on how people are really using the tools is sparse and fragmented. — Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

In the West, retail media has evolved into a major budget destination and a measurement battleground, but execution is still fragmented across retailers and marketing campaigns. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 If sleep is fragmented or short, the body spends less time in the lower-pressure state. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fragmented

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented

Adjective

When Levelle Bailey suffered a fractured leg in Friday’s preseason opener in Atlanta, the Broncos suddenly lost the most experienced player among their reserve inside linebackers.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Whatever the terminology, truth and proof in today's fractured and somewhat conspiratorial society could be construed as strange bedfellows.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fractured

Verb

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

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

Verb

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

Definition of broke

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

Adjective

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

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