as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount
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Recent Examples of defect
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
The agreement is an acknowledgement that the defense could prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severe mental disease or defect caused McGuire not to comprehend that his conduct in the killing was wrong.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Then on another occasion his teammates had a change of heart and decided not to defect along with him, forcing him to reconsider.
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Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Carro also ordered that records relating to Mangione's possible mental defects be unsealed, including any expert assessments of his mental state.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
The agreement is an acknowledgement that the defense could prove by a preponderance of the evidence that severe mental disease or defect caused McGuire not to comprehend that his conduct in the killing was wrong.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
The Eritrean football team was not allowed to take part in qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations from 2008 until this year, primarily because the country’s rulers thought that players would defect while playing abroad.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Then on another occasion his teammates had a change of heart and decided not to defect along with him, forcing him to reconsider.
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Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defect
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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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Lead actor Jessy Davita, whose own grandfather emigrated from China, expressed deep pride in presenting the film publicly.
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Cost of living and taxes ranked above political climate as the primary driver—cited by 68% of those open to emigrating, compared to 54% who named politics.
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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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There are hiking trails and even pilgrimage routes all over the world.
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Nearly 100,000 visitors pilgrimage to the area annually to witness a forest canopy cloaked in orange-and-black wings.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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The second quake produced nearly triple the shaking energy of the first, with the fault rupturing to the east for more than 100 miles, sending quake energy right into the international airport and La Guaira.
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Silversea is lauded for both its classic ocean liners and expedition ships, which voyage the globe including the Poles.
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Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt.
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
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Signs of scoliosis Early detection is important and can help prevent progression of spinal deformity and reduce the need for surgery.
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The Nomads Pro trekking commuter in single-battery configuration is available to order now for US$1,999.
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Visitors are not allowed to go to the island where Diana is buried, but they are allowed to trek into the Doric-style temple memorial built in July 1998.
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“Defect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defect. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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