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
Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 Mar. 2025
His techniques help individuals shift from fragmented, reactive thinking to a state of clarity, presence, and strategic vision.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The industry inevitably had its own set of challenges; early-stage founders were expected to navigate an opaque, fragmented system with little guidance.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The severance procedure—by erasing personal memories during work hours—creates a fragmented sense of self that leads to emotional dissonance.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Sleep apnea makes breathing harder during sleep, reduces blood oxygen levels, and causes fragmented sleep.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 Mar. 2025
His techniques help individuals shift from fragmented, reactive thinking to a state of clarity, presence, and strategic vision.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The industry inevitably had its own set of challenges; early-stage founders were expected to navigate an opaque, fragmented system with little guidance.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The severance procedure—by erasing personal memories during work hours—creates a fragmented sense of self that leads to emotional dissonance.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmented
Adjective
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The fractured former couple spent a day in September 2022 arguing about custody of their son.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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His daughter Trinity Rodman, a professional soccer player for the U.S. National Team, discussed their fractured dynamic in a December episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ren has trouble adjusting to the woman Olivia has become and still sees her as a broken girl, leading to resentment and distance between mother and daughter.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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In November 2023, a 62-year-old American woman was killed aboard the Viking Polaris when a rogue wave crashed into a window and she was struck by broken glass, according to WCVB-TV.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 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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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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No ejections, fines, suspensions or smashed clipboards.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fragmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmented. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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