as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside
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Recent Examples of blight
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite being on the city’s radar since 2022, San Jose officials failed to banish the existing building’s blight.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Robert A. Cronkleton
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Public opinion has also soured against encampments and blight in recent years, fueling election promises of faster solutions to homelessness.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Looking for varieties that resist root knot nematode or verticillium wilt or early blight or other common tomato problems?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Despite being on the city’s radar since 2022, San Jose officials failed to banish the existing building’s blight.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stepped in to prevent food desert Concerned that closure would again blight the area and re‑create a food desert, CBKC entered negotiations to acquire the grocery operation and assume Lipari Brothers’ lease.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Public opinion has also soured against encampments and blight in recent years, fueling election promises of faster solutions to homelessness.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
Noun
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The concerns are not about McCoy’s ACL, but rather a bone plug that was used to repair a cartilage defect, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Data from the German Aerospace Center, which analyzes global development, cross-referenced with images from ICEYE and Vantor show that buildings making up the peripheries of the cities damaged by this year’s fires mostly sprang up in the 2000s and 2010s.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Apparently, staff learned to wash their hands, but the roaches returned to ruin another inspector’s visit.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dermatologists recommend a vitamin C serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin dullness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mary, meanwhile, walks away with visible scars, although the real healing was all internal.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caleb Lomu’s selection deserves high marks for several reasons that start right there.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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And given all of the drama leading into the event, pretty good marks and a relatively boring draft add up to a win.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The journey has surely been flawed, but this transition to being open about the fluidity of her sexuality is somewhat unprecedented in Housewives’ history.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The results were often imperfect or flawed, which required manual correction and refinement.—
Cath Virginia,
The Verge,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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