SPLINTERED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in split

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verb

past tense of splinter

as in sliced

to cut into long slender pieces splintered the carrots into little sticks

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Adjective

The spending could have a meaningful impact in the splintered field. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 Similar to the films by these directors, Clarissa revels in the splintered language of memory. — Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 The second-to-last episode of the quirky crime drama focused on the Miss Twin Peaks pageant, bringing the characters back from their splintered storylines to a central event. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Whoever wins will inherit a security landscape that is increasingly splintered and complex — and an electorate as divided as ever. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Goldman’s attempt to present himself as the sole champion of labor in the race is complicated by the fact that labor’s verdict on his candidacy is more splintered than is common for a candidate in his position. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 23 June 2026 The Armenia Alliance bloc led by former President Robert Kocharyan is hovering around 10%, while the rest of the splintered opposition remained in the mid to low single digits. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026 Trump previously had a close alliance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but relations have become splintered due to Italy’s refusal to get actively involved in the Iran war and its leaders’ response to the President’s verbal attacks on Pope Leo. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 May 2026

Verb

Outside of Fan Fest, a group splintered off to hold a banderazo, a mass gathering of soccer fans. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 During the civil war, the Army splintered along sectarian lines, and, for a time, that consensus collapsed. — Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 Williams was interested to see the westside be reconnected again, after the highway splintered the uptown neighborhoods. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026 As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026 The present wave of Texas secessionism began under the aegis of an organization known as the Republic of Texas, which eventually splintered into different groups. — Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 The results highlighted how support has splintered across a crowded field that includes nine additional challengers, raising uncertainty over which candidates could ultimately advance to a potential November runoff election. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026 Incumbent Jared Moskowitz, whose district was splintered by redistricting, is being challenged by progressive candidate Oliver Larkin in the August primary. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 Members of his party who want even harsher border controls have splintered off to form Restore Britain, which has gained support from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is vociferously backing it on his X platform. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splintered

Adjective

Trump’s 2020 defeat and unusual split term solved that problem.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Like maybe a split step a little too hard and one knee goes in, that’s kind of the scary fall.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of split

Verb

Warm scacciata, a traditional Sicilian bread, is presented whole and sliced warm to order.

— Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders.

— Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Definition of sliced

Adjective

When to Contact a Wildlife Rehabilitator Always contact a wildlife rehabilitator if the turtle appears injured, such as having a cracked shell, or seems lethargic or sick.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
No amount of paint can hide cracked plaster, bumps, nail holes, or uneven textures.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Definition of cracked

Verb

The long, curly ends she was once revered for were now chopped to her chin, while her bangs mingled over her brows.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Lindsey’s is pure Arkansas-style barbecue featuring a familiar roundup of chicken, hot link sausages, pork shoulder, and pork spare ribs, and beef that was served either chopped or sliced.

— Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of chopped

Adjective

If, for David Lynch, ideas are like fish in a river, then for Danish provocateur Nicolas Winding Refn, those ideas are like chunks of excrement in an exploded sewage pipe.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Ask for exploded drawings, parts catalogs and repair manuals.

— Romain Pison, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of exploded

Adjective

Wolfe was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with a fractured leg and head injuries.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Since then, Rodríguez has governed as acting president while attempting to stabilize a deeply fractured country grappling with economic collapse, weakened institutions and persistent security threats.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of fractured

Adjective

This can create a fragmented view of how sellers actually perform and coaching becomes reactive and inconsistent because it is based on incomplete information.

— Andy Springer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Midea Group reportedly said orders for its PortaSplit unit — a portable split system engineered for Western Europe’s fragmented building rules — have topped 200,000 this year as of Monday, double 2025′s pace.

— Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of fragmented

Adjective

With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.

— Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

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