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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
To do this, engineers introduced defects into the material and then exposed it to reentry-like conditions inside the plasma tunnel to better understand how the system functions under off-nominal conditions.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 May 2026
While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Seal of quality At 12 months, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium performs the traditional tapping test — striking each wheel with a hammer and listening for internal defects.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Engineers hired by the association reported concrete defects, a drooping balcony, loose fire sprinkler joints causing leaks, and corrosion and cracks in the seawall.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
If the fetus survives, long-term developmental delays, blindness, hearing loss, permanent teeth and bone malformation, heart defects and rashes can occur.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
HomeGoods employees can often offer a price adjustment for minor defects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Omega-3's Inconsistent Effect on Blood Sugar Elevated blood sugar levels due to defects in insulin production or action are characteristic of diabetes.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
These are lattice defects introduced when a carbon atom is absent, and a neighboring one is replaced by nitrogen.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
To do this, engineers introduced defects into the material and then exposed it to reentry-like conditions inside the plasma tunnel to better understand how the system functions under off-nominal conditions.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 May 2026
While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Seal of quality At 12 months, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium performs the traditional tapping test — striking each wheel with a hammer and listening for internal defects.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Engineers hired by the association reported concrete defects, a drooping balcony, loose fire sprinkler joints causing leaks, and corrosion and cracks in the seawall.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
If the fetus survives, long-term developmental delays, blindness, hearing loss, permanent teeth and bone malformation, heart defects and rashes can occur.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
HomeGoods employees can often offer a price adjustment for minor defects.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Omega-3's Inconsistent Effect on Blood Sugar Elevated blood sugar levels due to defects in insulin production or action are characteristic of diabetes.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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With Snow Angel, the group went bold and experimental with their sound, blending hyper-pop and lyrics that play on finding warmth in the cold and healing from their scars.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Wembanyama cherishes his scars.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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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
Verb
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As Uranus journeys through Gemini and your fourth house of home, your emotional foundations are in for a major shake-up.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Through immersive sound, travel, and intimate interviews, Baudelaire journeys from Benin to Haiti and across the Haitian diaspora to uncover the true story of Vodou — a story of resistance, faith, and cultural survival that’s often been distorted by fear and colonial mythmaking.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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One of the best things about Tripadvisor, other than the breadth of its content, is the ability to compare prices across a variety of activities, hotels, and tours all in one place.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The group still tours together and has released new music in recent years.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks aren’t without flaws.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Mindful of the skepticism, Mozilla on Thursday provided a behind-the-scenes look into its use of Anthropic Mythos—an AI model for identifying software vulnerabilities—to ferret out 271 Firefox security flaws over two months.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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And, there's such a thing as guys trips only.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the amount of walking that Japan trips require is no joke.—
Elaina Verhoff,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Drag marks, blood evidence and handprints were discovered at the scene, the outlets said.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Kelleys Island Venture Resort, Kelleys Island A pastel yellow exterior marks Kelleys Island Venture Resort, the only resort on this idyllic Lake Erie shore hamlet.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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