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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Its main goal is to ensure the design can be reliably manufactured into a working chip, free of physical defects that might cause failures later on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Critics have claimed that the transients could be photographic defects, or contamination, especially as the plates are quite old and were stored away for many decades before being digitized.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The inspection program would find and repair defects mitigated before reaching a critical state.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
According to the lawsuit, On’s warranty does not cover defects due to shoes being the wrong size or normal wear and tear, and customers who have submitted warranty claims have often been denied.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Perczak advised homeowners to watch for signs of defects and address any concerns without panicking.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The lawsuits focus on aircraft defects, not on the airline, Jeju Air.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Its main goal is to ensure the design can be reliably manufactured into a working chip, free of physical defects that might cause failures later on.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Critics have claimed that the transients could be photographic defects, or contamination, especially as the plates are quite old and were stored away for many decades before being digitized.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The inspection program would find and repair defects mitigated before reaching a critical state.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
According to the lawsuit, On’s warranty does not cover defects due to shoes being the wrong size or normal wear and tear, and customers who have submitted warranty claims have often been denied.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Perczak advised homeowners to watch for signs of defects and address any concerns without panicking.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The lawsuits focus on aircraft defects, not on the airline, Jeju Air.
—New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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She's had virtually no pain, only a little bit of swelling and no noticeable scars (the incisions were made in her hairline).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hilaria Baldwin only lasted four episodes on Dancing With the Stars, but her scars will take time to fade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Honesty becomes magnified when Mercury journeys through Sagittarius, as the planet of the mind aims straight for the truth, despite whether anyone is ready to hear it.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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An Australian schoolteacher journeys to Indonesia after ending her engagement, where a reunion with her first love and connection with his enigmatic best friend force her to choose between nostalgia and a new future.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wolfhard, 22, tours with his band, and McLaughlin, 24, has appeared in movies.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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The artist who records and tours your song?—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Low-Quality Fixtures Finishes and fixtures—like faucets and lights, to door hardware and drawer pulls—might seem like an easy place to save on cost, but experts, designers, and Redditors alike often warn that cheap fixtures will quickly reveal their flaws.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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By 1948, decades of patchwork repairs, design flaws and war damage left the mansion structurally unsound, according to the White House Historical Association.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas trips over a bramble, falls to his hands and knees in the soaking grass.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Royals will make decisions on multiple players with one of the biggest question marks being nine-time All-Star and longtime catcher Salvador Perez.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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His lowest marks concern his management of the federal government and tariffs, with 36% and 33% approval ratings respectively.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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