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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
Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
These defects do not occur naturally but are created.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections—rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968—exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
As a vehicle drives-through UVeye inspection stations, a myriad of data is instantly generated including any defects in the interior, exterior, underbody, components and tires.
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Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Carro also ordered that records relating to Mangione's possible mental defects be unsealed, including any expert assessments of his mental state.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Manufacturer warranties often protect against certain defects for several years after installation.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
Roughly one-third of congenital heart defects in children with Down syndrome resolve naturally, and many need only a minor intervention.
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Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
These defects do not occur naturally but are created.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections—rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968—exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
As a vehicle drives-through UVeye inspection stations, a myriad of data is instantly generated including any defects in the interior, exterior, underbody, components and tires.
—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Carro also ordered that records relating to Mangione's possible mental defects be unsealed, including any expert assessments of his mental state.
—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Manufacturer warranties often protect against certain defects for several years after installation.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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The emotional toll of surviving a gunshot wound Dewey never tried to hide the scars.
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With all the scars, the pain, the regret and, yes, the love.
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As the sun journeys through your polar-opposite sign, Cancer season puts partnerships of every kind under the microscope, from romance and friendship to business agreements and recurring conflicts.
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On summer weekends, visitors can also take a challenging Introduction to Wild Caving Tour, which journeys into undeveloped parts of the cave and requires belly crawling.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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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.
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Lee Cowan tours what is described as an immersive experience in the life and legacy of the 26th president, as well as the nature that shaped both Roosevelt and his vision of America.
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Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.
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These machines are delicate and prone to faults.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday were most likely caused by a rupture in one of the country’s most active seismic zones — comprising the Boconó and San Sebastián faults, which extend along Venezuela’s northern coast — according to the USGS.
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Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.
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Longer trips sail to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
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Ahead, design experts share the five most glaring living room flaws, plus advice for remedying them.
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Officials have grown increasingly concerned since Anthropic warned earlier this year that its Mythos model was adept at finding software flaws in a way that could be weaponized by malicious hackers and threaten critical computer networks around the world.
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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.
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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.
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