as in imperfect
having a fault
promptly took the defective microwave oven back to the store for a replacement
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Recent Examples of defective
Some users also report defective machinery or damage in shipping.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Under state law, Attorney General James Uthmeier would be required to amend the ballot summary if it is found to be defective.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The defect is specific to 2027 Kia Telluride and Kia Telluride Hybrid models, and no other Kia or Kia Telluride vehicles are equipped with the defective retractor.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Those who have defective versions of PCSK9 have lower LDL levels.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for defective
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Under state law, Attorney General James Uthmeier would be required to amend the ballot summary if it is found to be defective.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The defect is specific to 2027 Kia Telluride and Kia Telluride Hybrid models, and no other Kia or Kia Telluride vehicles are equipped with the defective retractor.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Those who have defective versions of PCSK9 have lower LDL levels.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for defective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defective
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Although such tallies are imperfect, there is legitimate concern that this summer could be particularly lethal.
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An uncomfortable investment can rise sharply while the business remains imperfect.
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In two randomized trials conducted by Stanford economist Nick Bloom, for example, workers reported improved mental health, not worse.
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Heavy rain was bad enough, but lightning in the area is, obviously, nothing to be trifled with.
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The cause was not a cyberattack but a flawed software update, and that is precisely the point.
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But this Administration is not interested in making a flawed system work better.
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Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.
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Expanding on the character designs, Hirota underlined the quirky looks and the singularity of his artistic direction, directly inspired by child’s play and faulty craft.
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Cells called osteoclasts remove old or damaged bone, while osteoblasts build new bone in its place.
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For the best results, use its gummies to help stall the process from within; apply its serum daily to repair damaged follicles; and schedule professional sessions for its Xvie XO Concentrate, a peptide- and exosome-rich treatment designed to reactivate dormant follicles.
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Dramatic footage from Beijing posted on social media showed debris falling from the 109-story CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, as well as a tail section of the plane and a broken window of a taxicab on the ground.
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Photos showed what appeared to be a hole or broken glass on one side of the building.
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“Defective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defective. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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