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
Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Infrastructure as the Foundation of Scalable Innovation Across emerging markets, innovation often begins with solving immediate needs, and in Africa, those needs frequently rest within systems that are still underdeveloped or fragmented.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Each checkpoint exists because identity is fragmented across siloed systems.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But for as fragmented as our media ecosystem may be, a quick Google search is likely to reveal whether such images are fake.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Infrastructure as the Foundation of Scalable Innovation Across emerging markets, innovation often begins with solving immediate needs, and in Africa, those needs frequently rest within systems that are still underdeveloped or fragmented.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Verb
The result is fragmented, inconsistent coverage that leaves some of the most medically vulnerable Americans without access to the treatments their doctors deem essential.
—Heather Gatcombe, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Each checkpoint exists because identity is fragmented across siloed systems.
—Alex Israel, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
Adjective
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The hospital found that the baby had a skull fracture, irreversible brain bleeding, numerous retinal hemorrhages, and a fractured femur.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The situation snowballed into what many viewed as a fractured relationship between Reese, her teammates and the front office.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Disasters threaten treatment The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration works with states to ensure that access to opioid use disorder medication isn't disrupted, Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard said.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Holland revealed Fiala might have been ready to return from his broken leg if the Kings had advanced to the second round.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The works depicted broken figures staggering toward the viewer in ragged uniforms — in distorted sizes, giant hand and small heads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas broke the scoreless tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Martinez’s goal in the 56th minute broke a 2-2 tie after Orlando had battled back from a 2-0 deficit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Charles also invoked America's help in rebuilding a shattered European continent after World War II.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival, police found the front glass door open and shattered and there was glass everywhere.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The entire place is dedicated to modern popular culture and boasts an eye-catching exterior reminiscent of a smashed electric guitar.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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