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fragments

noun as in debris

noun as in detritus

noun as in dust

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His target splits with a satisfying rumble, and then the fragments detonate as he strafes them with more bullets.

One possible answer was that the animal integrated fragments of the virus into its genes as a result of persistent infection.

Ceramic pieces, metal fragments, seeds and human remains have been uncovered by archeologists at the site.

The vast majority of the authors listed, however, have none of their writings preserved for us, or mere fragments at most.

Glass fragments from windows, street lamps, car windshields, and theater marquees littered the streets like confetti.

The attempt at social change threatens a social revolution in which the whole elaborate mechanism would burst into fragments.

Small fragments of mucous membrane may be found, and when examined by a pathologist, may occasionally establish the diagnosis.

Here, said Toby, as the young Jew placed some fragments of food and a bottle upon the table, Success to the crack!

Rather striking is the tendency of old squamous cells to retain the red stain, and fragments of such cells may mislead the unwary.

Some arcading; a vaulted passage; fragments of Early English mouldings: these are all.

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On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to fragments, such as: rubble, deposit, grains, leavings, scree, and sediment.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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