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Recent Examples of splintered
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The spending could have a meaningful impact in the splintered field.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Whoever wins will inherit a security landscape that is increasingly splintered and complex — and an electorate as divided as ever.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Trump previously had a close alliance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but relations have become splintered due to Italy’s refusal to get actively involved in the Iran war and its leaders’ response to the President’s verbal attacks on Pope Leo.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 May 2026
The second-to-last episode of the quirky crime drama focused on the Miss Twin Peaks pageant, bringing the characters back from their splintered storylines to a central event.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Similar to the films by these directors, Clarissa revels in the splintered language of memory.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Volunteers helped sift through the splintered wood and jagged metal, and cleanup crews were clearing limbs from roads.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The present wave of Texas secessionism began under the aegis of an organization known as the Republic of Texas, which eventually splintered into different groups.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
During the civil war, the Army splintered along sectarian lines, and, for a time, that consensus collapsed.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The results highlighted how support has splintered across a crowded field that includes nine additional challengers, raising uncertainty over which candidates could ultimately advance to a potential November runoff election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Williams was interested to see the westside be reconnected again, after the highway splintered the uptown neighborhoods.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The revised budget also consolidates the city’s efforts to remove flammable brush, which have been splintered between the Fire-Rescue, Transportation and Parks and Recreation departments.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Adjective
The Armenia Alliance bloc led by former President Robert Kocharyan is hovering around 10%, while the rest of the splintered opposition remained in the mid to low single digits.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The spending could have a meaningful impact in the splintered field.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Whoever wins will inherit a security landscape that is increasingly splintered and complex — and an electorate as divided as ever.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Trump previously had a close alliance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but relations have become splintered due to Italy’s refusal to get actively involved in the Iran war and its leaders’ response to the President’s verbal attacks on Pope Leo.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 May 2026
The second-to-last episode of the quirky crime drama focused on the Miss Twin Peaks pageant, bringing the characters back from their splintered storylines to a central event.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Similar to the films by these directors, Clarissa revels in the splintered language of memory.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Volunteers helped sift through the splintered wood and jagged metal, and cleanup crews were clearing limbs from roads.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Incumbent Jared Moskowitz, whose district was splintered by redistricting, is being challenged by progressive candidate Oliver Larkin in the August primary.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The present wave of Texas secessionism began under the aegis of an organization known as the Republic of Texas, which eventually splintered into different groups.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
During the civil war, the Army splintered along sectarian lines, and, for a time, that consensus collapsed.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
The results highlighted how support has splintered across a crowded field that includes nine additional challengers, raising uncertainty over which candidates could ultimately advance to a potential November runoff election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Williams was interested to see the westside be reconnected again, after the highway splintered the uptown neighborhoods.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The revised budget also consolidates the city’s efforts to remove flammable brush, which have been splintered between the Fire-Rescue, Transportation and Parks and Recreation departments.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splintered
Adjective
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According to Sally, Ray allegedly punched her in the face, resulting in a split lip, and repeatedly choked her.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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It’s widely expected that the central bank, in a split vote, will cut interest rates by 25 basis points.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For fewer calories, consider loaves sliced smaller or thinner.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
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As lasers sliced through smoke billowing from the stage, frontman Tyrone Lindqvist's silky falsetto floated over a sea of festivalgoers stretching far, far, far beyond the soundboard.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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And everything’s not exactly rosy in the core business, which still is dealing with a cracked, state-by-state regulatory environment.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Perform a visual inspection Look for cracked or frayed cables or other obvious signs of damage.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nopales, the iconic pads of the prickly pear cactus, feature prominently in Sonoran cuisine and are prepared and enjoyed in a number of ways, including raw; blended into smoothies; boiled and chopped and added to soups, stews, or salads; or grilled whole and served like a vegetarian steak.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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You can get cleaned and chopped kale in bags, too.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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If, for David Lynch, ideas are like fish in a river, then for Danish provocateur Nicolas Winding Refn, those ideas are like chunks of excrement in an exploded sewage pipe.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Neutron stars are the ultra-dense remnants of massive exploded stars, possessing titanic magnetic fields that act as a cosmic trap.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jones is playing on a fractured fibula again in Week 14 against a divisional opponent battling for the AFC South lead.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
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Quarterback Daniel Jones is still battling through a fractured fibula but plans to play.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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During one of the busiest seasons in Philadelphia in a long time, hundreds of tourists visited Old City to learn, but the fragmented display at the President's House left them with questions.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The blasted whiteboard was the fallout.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Sep. 2025
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Keys instead broke the 27-year-old’s serve, and dragged the decider to 5-5 after again alternating between blasted winners and errors into the net.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Splintered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splintered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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