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
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
While read/write algorithms have improved to the point that the effect is minimized, hard drives can still become fragmented to the point of affecting performance.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Digital tools can create fragmented data silos, increasing inefficiency and costs.
—Jennifer Nuckles, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
According to Israeli data, most of Hamas’s senior command has been eliminated and only fragmented units remain.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, his efforts are severely limited by the fragmented nature of food regulation.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
While read/write algorithms have improved to the point that the effect is minimized, hard drives can still become fragmented to the point of affecting performance.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Digital tools can create fragmented data silos, increasing inefficiency and costs.
—Jennifer Nuckles, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
According to Israeli data, most of Hamas’s senior command has been eliminated and only fragmented units remain.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
Adjective
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The Padres were playing without second baseman Jake Cronenworth and center fielder Jackson Merrill, on the injured list with a fractured rib and strained right hamstring, respectively.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In today’s fractured world, where social media amplifies outrage and polarization seems inescapable, many people feel overwhelmed by the endless parade of crises demanding attention.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 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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Photos taken by the Associated Press on Sunday show broken windows and a damaged door at the front of the residence.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Okonkwo’s case, a broken wrist kept the former Arsenal ’keeper out for 11 league games.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Authorities found a smashed tablet, laptop and an Xbox gaming console in a dumpster at his house.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle had a smashed windshield and front end and no hood over its engine.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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