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
Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
India’s trade team has extended its stay in Washington, while new fractures have emerged within the European Union: Germany wants Brussels to strike a deal fast, but France wants the EU to take a firmer stance.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Samsurin Welch, Harvard Business Review, 18 June 2025
Luis fractured his hand in preseason, and shin splints in both legs limited his practice time.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Doctors ran tests, and a scan showed Fox had a skull fracture with fluid pooling on both sides of his brain.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
India’s trade team has extended its stay in Washington, while new fractures have emerged within the European Union: Germany wants Brussels to strike a deal fast, but France wants the EU to take a firmer stance.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
While familiar tactics like near-shoring and inventory buffers remain important,...
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Globalization is fracturing.
—Samsurin Welch, Harvard Business Review, 18 June 2025
Luis fractured his hand in preseason, and shin splints in both legs limited his practice time.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fracture
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Underneath the fun exterior, Red Bull was serious about its ambitions of disrupting F1’s front-runners and assembling a team that was capable of winning a championship.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Frequent use can disrupt normal bowel function and lead to laxative dependence or chronic constipation.7 Only use castor oil under medical guidance.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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According to a spokesperson for the National Police Association, there are too many people violating home detention in Maryland who are committing crimes while wearing their ankle monitors.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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Unintentional bias or disproportionate outcomes alone do not violate the statute.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And, then on July 4 of that same year, Opa, my paternal grandpa, died from an aortic rupture.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
2 July 2025
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Storytelling, especially among women, is shown as a means of establishing continuity, despite ruptures both geographic and political.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The 6-foot-7, 282-pound Judge is on pace to break his AL record of 62 homers set in 2022.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Set clear expectations from the start, include payment terms in your contract, and don’t be afraid to offer options like a discount for paying up front or a payment plan that breaks bills up into more manageable payments.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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On the ceiling of their room, there was a rather large water mark and an accompanying crack and fissure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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The standoff encapsulates many of Thailand’s long-running political fissures: Shinawatra’s family has dominated its politics for decades, but has faced opposition from its powerful military, courts, and groups tied to the monarchy.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In the Internet era, content is not only abundant but increasingly fragmented.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
10 July 2025
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As a result, pain education is often fragmented or squeezed into pharmacology or palliative care modules, if it’s included at all.—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Several viewers also poked fun at whether a rift occurred between the two canines following the toy dispute.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The abrupt pause in U.S. military aid has deepened rifts with European allies, which remain committed to supporting Ukraine and fear that Washington’s stance could undermine Western unity.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Achilles tears generally take up to a year to recover from, though some athletes have returned to their respective sports sooner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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There were tears, along with a goal celebration that made little sense.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fracture. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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