as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
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Recent Examples of fraction
The families at the Capitol that day are a small fraction of the population of mourners affected by collisions.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
DeepSeek became the poster child for China’s AI boom after its groundbreaking 2025 release of the R1 model that delivered near industry-leading performance – for allegedly a fraction of the price.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Debt buyers often purchase accounts for a fraction of the balance, which can create room for more significant discounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking to copy Gaines’s look for a fraction of the cost?
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
DeepSeek became the poster child for China’s AI boom after its groundbreaking 2025 release of the R1 model that delivered near industry-leading performance – for allegedly a fraction of the price.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Debt buyers often purchase accounts for a fraction of the balance, which can create room for more significant discounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Looking to copy Gaines’s look for a fraction of the cost?
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fraction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
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Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions during the war in Ukraine.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Although Rolder’s short arm length could give him some trouble with block-shedding, several workable pieces on his profile likely speak to what Buffalo would go for in its new defense at a reduced cost.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shanahan said Height did a little bit of everything in college and will likely have multiple roles for the 49ers, comparing him to Byron Young and Jalon Walker, who played under new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use Orange Peels as Compost Several fruit and vegetable scraps, including orange peels, can be added to your soil as compost.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Green ingredients are nitrogen-rich materials such as kitchen scraps and grass cuttings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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