as in scars
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 defects
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
During testing, Claude Mythos was able to exploit thousands of bugs and software defects in major operating systems and browsers online, but it was never widely released to the public.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The same firm predicts vibe coding without governance will increase software defects by 2,500% by 2028.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Crystals grown in low Earth orbit are therefore more predictable and free from defects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Bangladesh’s ThreadBridge is applying AI directly to factory floors through smart glasses that detect fabric defects in real time, helping manufacturers reduce waste before garments reach the cutting stage.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These defects propagate through the device layers, degrading electron mobility, increasing leakage current, and shortening device reliability lifetimes.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
In 2021, the condo board filed a lawsuit citing design and construction defects.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Noun
Manufacturer warranties often protect against certain defects for several years after installation.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
During testing, Claude Mythos was able to exploit thousands of bugs and software defects in major operating systems and browsers online, but it was never widely released to the public.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The same firm predicts vibe coding without governance will increase software defects by 2,500% by 2028.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Crystals grown in low Earth orbit are therefore more predictable and free from defects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Bangladesh’s ThreadBridge is applying AI directly to factory floors through smart glasses that detect fabric defects in real time, helping manufacturers reduce waste before garments reach the cutting stage.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
These defects propagate through the device layers, degrading electron mobility, increasing leakage current, and shortening device reliability lifetimes.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
In 2021, the condo board filed a lawsuit citing design and construction defects.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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The scars left by this Western Conference Final defeat to the Chicago Wolves in seven games will linger.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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This month marks 10 years since the horrendous attack on the Pulse nightclub, which stole the lives of 49 people, wounded dozens more, and left indelible scars on survivors, families, friends and neighbors.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Love is all about comfort, quality time and meaningful reassurance when Venus journeys through this Water sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Inadequate iron causes young leaves to appear yellow with green veins, while magnesium deficiency causes blotches or spots on older leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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Booking tours 30 to 90 days in advance is standard for the more popular stops.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Scientists note that infrastructure built across active faults is especially vulnerable, as surface rupture can directly offset roads, buildings, and other structures that span the fault trace.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robots can identify faults such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperature changes that could signal potential failures, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The appeal stems from a 2021 lawsuit filed by a California man who argued that the ad features young children, even though some of the proceeds are directed toward programs that fund Israel trips for older teens.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Brown has four championships as an assistant and seven Finals trips overall.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Their films’ starkness has potentially overwhelming power but also risks foregrounding flaws of judgment and finish.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The idea was inspired by Ganesh’s own experience with the flaws of the American healthcare system.—
Joyce Eng,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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As announced by Alex Cora over the weekend, top Red Sox hitting prospect Franklin Arias will start at shortstop when the club treks up to Dunedin to face the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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