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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The first task must be to address Europe’s fragmented defense industrial base and the duplication of weapons systems.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
As the social-media ecosystem has become more fragmented and complex during the past several years, with new platforms continually emerging and decaying, there’s been some user attrition.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
For example, these forces have prompted cougars to adapt by becoming more nocturnal, using culverts or taking riskier crossings across fragmented landscapes.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
As mentioned by Nack earlier, many professionals are forced to leave behind families and communities, leading to fragmented social structures.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The first task must be to address Europe’s fragmented defense industrial base and the duplication of weapons systems.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
As the social-media ecosystem has become more fragmented and complex during the past several years, with new platforms continually emerging and decaying, there’s been some user attrition.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
For example, these forces have prompted cougars to adapt by becoming more nocturnal, using culverts or taking riskier crossings across fragmented landscapes.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
Adjective
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However, the results show a fractured field with no clear front-runner.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The 11-year-old boy sustained a fractured tooth and an injury to his nose, the Cascadia Daily News reported.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with old wood blooming hydrangeas, remove broken or spindly limbs at the main stem.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The vehicle was still in drive, and had front-end impact damage and a broken driver’s side window and was missing a piece of its roof.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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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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Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Video from the crash site showed a silver Infiniti SUV with damage to the hood and a smashed windshield.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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