1
as in to disrupt
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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2
as in to violate
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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as in rupture
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Recent Examples of fracture
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The bullet pierced her hand and grazed her head, fracturing her skull.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Her 2-month-old son and 16-month-old daughter were taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia, where the newborn was being treated for a skull fracture and the toddler a large hematoma on her skull.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Weakening Israel's defense risks alienating Jewish and pro-Israel voters while fracturing the bipartisan consensus that has long defined U.S.-Israel relations.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The bullet pierced her hand and grazed her head, fracturing her skull.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
The following month after the fracture, Templin was seen by at least three medical providers employed through Centurion, and none of them checked to make sure he was seen by a specialist, according to the lawsuit.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Her 2-month-old son and 16-month-old daughter were taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia, where the newborn was being treated for a skull fracture and the toddler a large hematoma on her skull.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
Verb
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This decision by the Russian Federation will undoubtedly endanger lives and disrupt critical HIV prevention efforts for ordinary Russian citizens.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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In legal terms, the lawsuits are saying oil and gas companies violated consumer-protection laws and committed common-law civil violations such as negligence.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a series of lawsuits following the order, plaintiffs, including 22 Democratic state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates, argued that Trump's order violates a right protected by the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment: anyone born in the United States is a citizen.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The spill was contained to an agricultural field in the area, and no people or structures were impacted, but the cause for the rupture was not immediately known.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The only Heat players ruled out Wednesday are Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Kevin Love (personal reasons) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In total, Microsoft has invested $13.75 billion in the startup, but more recently, fissures in the relationship between the two companies have begun to show.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The fissure of the volcanic eruption had broken through protective barriers around the town of Grindavik, and had reached 1,200 meters, or nearly 4,000 feet, in length.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Paula Jo’s is one of the few storylines that remains fragmented by the end of Season 1, which leaves room for twists and turns if the show is greenlit for a second season.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rate dropped slightly in 2024, but the violence continues as criminal groups have adapted and fragmented in the wake of a government crackdown.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The upheaval has further exposed deep social rifts between conservatives and liberals and increased pressure on institutions and the military, which had found itself in a quandary over whether to enforce martial law.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Contacted for comment, National Security Council spokesperson James Hewitt denied any rifts between the two men tasked with executing Trump's policy on Iran.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s when the Blazers went on a tear, winning 10 of 11 games.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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