FRACTURED Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈfrak-chərd

Definition of fractured

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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fractured

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verb

past tense of fracture

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

Adjective

When shoppers lose their traction on slick, unforgiving floors, severe bruising, fractured wrists, spinal pain, and concussions are common results. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The accident allegedly caused injury to her left foot, ankle and leg, including a fractured fibula. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

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Social media and streaming have fractured the traditional advertising model in ways that are impossible to ignore. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But if not in flames, fractured it was left — the WGAE said its decision would stand. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fractured

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An image from a National Transportation Safety Board report into an incident in which a passenger was nearly sucked out of a broken window of Ryanair Flight 1879 on July 10, 2026, just after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Staff in the South Stand offices would spend the winter months wearing jackets due to a broken boiler and, according to Bruce, only the players quickest to the dressing-room showers could expect to enjoy hot water after games.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of broken

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Costs had been on the decline since March 2025, following a massive outbreak of bird flu that disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The outage, now in its 11th day, has disrupted access to medical records, prescription histories, and scheduling systems.

— Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupted

Verb

The office of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers inside Lebanon, seriously wounding three.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
McHale found that Washington is likely to succeed in proving its claims that Kalshi violated state laws on gambling and consumer protection.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of violated

Adjective

Pieces of the shattered window were found across several rows of the plane, the NTSB said.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Known for his multifaceted career in television, film, stand-up and more, Lopez has constantly embraced his heritage and shattered stereotypes.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of shattered

Verb

In Paris at the European championships, the corresponding major event across the pond, Italy’s Sara Curtis, who also trains at the University of Virginia, broke the three-year-old 50-meter backstroke mark.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
In the first semifinal, Swiatek broke Svitolina’s serve at love for a 5-3 lead in the third set.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of broke

Adjective

The spicy tofu is delicious spooned and slurped up in one go, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of rice, cold soba noodles, or a heap of smashed or julienned cucumbers.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
The notes included references to the crime scene that may not have been public at the time they were sent, including details about the location of Guthrie's Apple Watch and the smashed floodlight in her backyard.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of smashed

Verb

The Ilkhanate fragmented after 1335, the Yuan dynasty was overthrown by the Ming dynasty in 1368, and the remaining khanates gradually developed increasingly independent political interests.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
In the West, retail media has evolved into a major budget destination and a measurement battleground, but execution is still fragmented across retailers and marketing campaigns.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

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