as in faults
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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Recent Examples of weaknesses
To actually take stock of the strengths and weaknesses and act accordingly.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This past week showcased the strengths of carrots and the weaknesses of sticks.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The game was very evenly matched in the early minutes, with two talented, physical squads testing each other for weaknesses as the Wolverines and Volunteers traded the lead back-and-forth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
But as the postseason nears, the Heat’s defense has suddenly turned into one of its biggest weaknesses.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
What are the side effects and weaknesses of mRNA vaccines?
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of the state’s headline strengths — particularly in technology — are masking deeper weaknesses across the broader economy.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And different numeral systems have different strengths and weaknesses.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This past week showcased the strengths of carrots and the weaknesses of sticks.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The game was very evenly matched in the early minutes, with two talented, physical squads testing each other for weaknesses as the Wolverines and Volunteers traded the lead back-and-forth.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
But as the postseason nears, the Heat’s defense has suddenly turned into one of its biggest weaknesses.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
What are the side effects and weaknesses of mRNA vaccines?
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of the state’s headline strengths — particularly in technology — are masking deeper weaknesses across the broader economy.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And different numeral systems have different strengths and weaknesses.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaknesses
Noun
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The tectonic architecture of the Aegean Sea is messy, rife with crisscrossing faults and myriad volcanoes that make unraveling what happens at depth extremely difficult.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tonga is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the arc of seismic faults where much of the world’s earthquake and volcanic activity occurs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Johnnies thrive on messy, on disruptive pressure that limit possessions to compensate for what is ordinarily their own offensive shortcomings.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Harris’ death underscores growing concerns about the risks of riding small, low-speed electric vehicles and the shortcomings of the user agreements riders have with the companies that rent them.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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At Pebble Creek at Lake Mary, 85 apartment units were condemned due to life-threatening deficiencies, and at the Rialto Apartments near Sand Lake Road, nearly 400 residents were evacuated due to structural instability.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Common causes for both include stress, hormonal changes, and nutritional deficiencies.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before 1956, addiction to drugs and alcohol were considered failings in morality or personal will.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Diana Freed, assistant professor at Brown University, and PHD student Julio Poveda explained how even chatbots tailored at helping domestic abuse survivors can be rife with privacy failings.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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