fracture
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
One concern is the risk of a compression fracture, which is when a vertebra collapses, usually as a result of osteoporosis, according to Banner Health’s Fisher.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The attribution to Samuel is based on clues including the location of the tomb, the sumptuousness of the garment, the age of the deceased and an old fracture.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Talking about songwriting devices, here’s a trademark Akriila move: A song may be moving forward, and suddenly there’s a fracture — everything breaks and decomposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Her progress continues to be hampered by physical issues, and she most recently missed the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture in her lower right leg.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
By morning, the toe had turned purple and he diagnosed a fracture.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
![]()
They argued that the attack left no fractures or broken skin and there was an absence of serious injuries.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
To investigate how these fractures influence the movement of heat, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan examined the samples using a technique called lock-in thermography.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
That might make you more vulnerable to foot fractures, according to a 2023 analysis of high-stack running shoes with carbon-fiber plates published in Sports Medicine, with Tenforde as the lead author.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
“Their osteoporosis has worsened, and they’ve ended up suffering compression fractures in their back as a result of the decreased density of their bones.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Most of the bridges had been closed due to cracks and fractures.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
![]()
Impacts could have fractured the objects and exposed fresh material, potentially changing their surface compositions and colors.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Six months before the show, Ozzy fell and fractured his vertebrae.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Nathan Fielder crafts a fractured, innovative film about the infamous Theranos fraudster before and during her time in federal prison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The idea of one song taking hold among the entire nation’s teenagers is even more ridiculous now that streaming has fractured the musical monoculture.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
My world had been fractured enough already—it hurt to wonder what more might happen.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
![]()
That raised fresh concerns about the appeal of U.S. assets in a fracturing world — and one where yield is no longer hard to find.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
It didn’t explicitly say investigators believe a bird strike led to the engine fan blade fracturing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
On the east side, the dam was build atop an ancient landslide of mica schist, a type of rock vulnerable to fracturing that would allow moisture to seep inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
They also revealed dislocations moving from the layer interfaces into the surrounding CoAl layers, helping explain how the material could deform without quickly fracturing.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Still, for a few weeks, the fracturing country united in grief over the loss of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, America’s Arctic hero.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing fracture
Give Me a Break!: Fract and Frag
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
I Am Malala
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "F"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word