as in broken
forcibly separated into many pieces
a fractured radius that will have to be pieced together with a metal plate and screws
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as in disrupted
to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly
fractured his arm in the fall
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as in violated
to fail to keep
civil liberties that have been fractured by the government's actions
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Recent Examples of fractured
Jason Green, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
But as family trauma in Syria is expressed in long lists of names and multiple dimensions of torture and suffering, without justice, such diversity could be a ticking time bomb in a society fractured along many lines.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
In today’s edition, how a Vermont town is using storytelling to build community and move beyond the familiar narratives of a fractured America.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Despite a fractured wrist cutting her rookie season short, Reese earned an All-Star selection and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The carrier was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken nose and a fractured eye socket.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
But as family trauma in Syria is expressed in long lists of names and multiple dimensions of torture and suffering, without justice, such diversity could be a ticking time bomb in a society fractured along many lines.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
In today’s edition, how a Vermont town is using storytelling to build community and move beyond the familiar narratives of a fractured America.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Despite a fractured wrist cutting her rookie season short, Reese earned an All-Star selection and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting, averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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One of the thieves reaches into the immobilized victim’s broken window and snatches a bag containing $20,000 before the duo jumps back into the Mercedes and speeds off.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.—
Amy Green,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Crafted with a blend of three cheeses, the smashed patty is served on a Parker House Bun and topped with two crinkle pickles but no sauce.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Faith Community Hospital Around 19 minutes in, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) is checked out at Midland General Hospital for a smashed finger.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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By offering trust and consistency in what has traditionally been a fragmented market, MPB is fostering a circular resale economy within creative communities.—
Keely Larson,
Outside Online,
7 Feb. 2025
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The result will be a fragmented legal landscape that will pose significant challenges ... Post Buy Copies With Republicans in control of Washington, the conventional wisdom is that companies can expect a lighter touch on employment regulations.—
Ani Huang and Timothy J. Bartl,
Harvard Business Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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