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
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wong served as Boston’s primary catcher from 2023-24, and began 2025 in the same role, before a fractured pinky sidelined him the first week of April.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Larissa and Charlie’s relationship doesn’t seem all that fractured.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a fractured right femur, Foster said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wong served as Boston’s primary catcher from 2023-24, and began 2025 in the same role, before a fractured pinky sidelined him the first week of April.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
His wife fractured bones from falling off the roof, Brown said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Larissa and Charlie’s relationship doesn’t seem all that fractured.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractured
Adjective
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The United Nations Development Programme reports that higher energy prices, disrupted food systems, and economic slowdowns triggered by the war could push up to thirty-two million people globally into poverty.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Disasters threaten treatment The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration works with states to ensure that access to opioid use disorder medication isn't disrupted, Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard said.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The move follows arguments from Maduro’s defense team, led by attorney Barry Pollack, that restrictions on payments violated the Sixth Amendment right to counsel by preventing him from choosing his legal representation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The parents sued the school board and district officials in 2021, alleging that their rights to make decisions about the care and upbringing of their children were violated.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aerial footage showed the sedan parked next to the center divider, with at least one shattered window.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mullett says her injuries included a broken back, a broken left leg, a shattered pelvis and head trauma.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several days after his defeat, five-term prime minister Viktor Orbán broke his silence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Martinez was the backup catcher for Cypress’ baseball team until Noah Johnson broke his right hand earlier this month and Martinez moved into the starting lineup.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The entire place is dedicated to modern popular culture and boasts an eye-catching exterior reminiscent of a smashed electric guitar.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The brand, which has more than 15 locations nationwide, is known for its smashed donuts, which are fresh, warm doughnut sandwiches with a cold ice cream center.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When habitat is fragmented — broken up by roads, development or geographical barriers — animal populations can become cut off from one another.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Haulover Cut has already fragmented into an unrecognizable jumble of marsh and hammocks behind Kiawah Island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Fractured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractured. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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