as in split
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of splintered
Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far right, was too splintered to pose a real challenge.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far-right, was too splintered to be a real challenger.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The skyline seems built from the splintered remains of ancient castles.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The 911 call transcripts consisted of 17 pages of calls made out of the area in the moments after Good was shot and offered a profane, splintered glimpse into eyewitness accounts.
—Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Use it as a tablecloth or to cover hard seats or splintered benches, or spread it out for a picnic lunch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The aftermath left shattered concrete and splintered wood — visible reminders of what Villar calls reckless driving.
—Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Junk is accumulating in space at a fantastic pace, millions of pieces orbit the Earth, from broken satellites to lost screws and tiny hunks of splintered paint.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Owens said that one of Kansas City’s major problems is that the community-wide approach to helping homeless people is currently splintered.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The online conversation has splintered into semi-private silos like Substack, Letterboxd, and TikTok.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The mirror that once reflected a common identity has splintered.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Forté remained close with the Fugees, even as the group splintered.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Most of the old cartels have splintered.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2016, a group known as the Islamic State West Africa Province splintered from Boko Haram and declared allegiance to the Islamic State.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far-right, was too splintered to be a real challenger.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far right, was too splintered to pose a real challenge.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The opposition, despite the formation of a new centrist alliance and a rising far-right, was too splintered to be a real challenger.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The skyline seems built from the splintered remains of ancient castles.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The 911 call transcripts consisted of 17 pages of calls made out of the area in the moments after Good was shot and offered a profane, splintered glimpse into eyewitness accounts.
—Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Use it as a tablecloth or to cover hard seats or splintered benches, or spread it out for a picnic lunch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The aftermath left shattered concrete and splintered wood — visible reminders of what Villar calls reckless driving.
—Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Junk is accumulating in space at a fantastic pace, millions of pieces orbit the Earth, from broken satellites to lost screws and tiny hunks of splintered paint.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
From the heady days post-revolution, the student movement splintered, and the electoral dominance of the traditional parties has left many young people disillusioned—not least since women stood at the vanguard of the July revolution yet were largely sidelined in the reform process.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Owens said that one of Kansas City’s major problems is that the community-wide approach to helping homeless people is currently splintered.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The online conversation has splintered into semi-private silos like Substack, Letterboxd, and TikTok.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The mirror that once reflected a common identity has splintered.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Forté remained close with the Fugees, even as the group splintered.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Most of the old cartels have splintered.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2016, a group known as the Islamic State West Africa Province splintered from Boko Haram and declared allegiance to the Islamic State.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splintered
Adjective
-
Eco effort Despite the constraints of the property’s 1960 construction and historic landmark status, the units have been modernized with on-demand hot water heaters and efficient mini-split heating and air-conditioning units to reduce fossil fuel use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Della specializes in mini split heat pumps, HVAC and modern home appliances.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The suit was filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center on behalf of four Jackson County voters who were sliced out of Kansas City’s 5th Congressional District.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Crushed garlic, for example, provides far more allicin than if it were sliced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Check for cracked or charred wires, as well as burn marks or holes on the blanket, says Evan Jones, representative from Electrical Safety Foundation International.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Meanwhile, supporters in the kitchen, including me, chopped, diced, cleaned, organized, and kept everything running smoothly to feed the community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
An exploded view shows the Orion spacecraft.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Jan. 2026
-
The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
There have been five prime ministers in the past two years, with all of them struggling to stitch together a majority in the fractured National Assembly.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
-
The court’s ruling affirms that when communities are fractured or configured in ways that dilute their voting power, the state Constitution provides a solution.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
My father, brother, and sister were all affected, and navigating fragmented systems, siloed research, and limited coordination has been a constant reality for us.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Alice empowers teams to regain control over fragmented systems, ensure communication, and extract meaningful insights, all while respecting security and operational constraints.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Shouldn't even be that hard to sharpen the blasted thing, let alone twist it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Splintered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splintered. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
