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
Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
But achieving that potential requires breaking down the barriers of isolated research and fragmented findings.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
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
The result will be a fragmented legal landscape that will pose significant challenges
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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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But the United States’ fragmented health care system complicates detection of uncommon side effects and has provided little clarity on the range of symptoms people might have experienced after a Covid shot.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
But achieving that potential requires breaking down the barriers of isolated research and fragmented findings.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
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
The result will be a fragmented legal landscape that will pose significant challenges
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
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Rumors swirled that Alpine was considering benching Ocon as a reprimand, signaling just how fractured the relationship had become.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The start of his 2024 season was delayed two months after he was struck by a line drive and suffered a fractured jaw in an exhibition against a Mexican League team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 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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Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Deo’s family told the outlet that the car had a broken window and blood on the front seat, and his shoes were left inside.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
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Infielder Nick Madrigal was moved to the 60-day IL with a broken shoulder to make room on the 40-man roster.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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Police say $500,000 worth of items from the athlete’s home were stolen on Feb. 5 after a home burglary that also resulted in a smashed window.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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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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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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