as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaw
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
These are key flaws that could stop him from seeing the court early on.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Black women get to be flawed in this world.
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Candice Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Noun
To address these flaws, a new development has reimagined battery design, paving the way for less dangerous, more environmentally friendly energy storage that also boosts performance.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
These are key flaws that could stop him from seeing the court early on.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
His lawsuit, filed May 27, alleges his June 1991 death sentence was flawed from the start after nine Black people were kept from serving on the jury.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Black women get to be flawed in this world.
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Candice Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
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Equipped with onboard sensors, ANYmal scans equipment for structural defects, overheating, and gas leaks without human supervision.
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Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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The storms damaged at least 20 homes in the county, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Hertenstein said.
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.
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Starmer is leaving after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
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But for Johnny, the scar is a source of pride.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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Karstrom pointed to the now-complete Downtown Streetscape project, which tied up much of the village’s downtown with road work last summer, as an example of the way local businesses can suffer when parking availability is compromised.
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Modern engineering leadership is about simplifying the system by reducing friction, increasing accountability and leveraging AI to help teams move faster without compromising quality or reliability.
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An underage girl was injured and treated at a hospital.
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Sixty-six people were injured in the incident.
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Attacking and denying a nation’s assets in space can cripple the effective use of weapons on the ground.
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The move on Monday marks the most sweeping rollback of American oil sanctions against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, reversing years of pressure designed to cripple Iran's economy, and is expected to deliver billions in oil revenue for the Iranian regime.
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“Flaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaw. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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