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
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Look for those that cover manufacturing defects for at least one year after the original purchase date, and think about adding extra coverage for accidental damages imparted on your own behalf.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In 2021, the condo board filed a lawsuit citing design and construction defects.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The approval was then challenged in court by three Maine residents who claimed that thousands of the signatures were invalid because of defects in the collection and certification process, among other procedural violations.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Many critics have noted the column’s defects of evidence and sourcing.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Delinquent financing, lawsuits, project delays, construction blunders and defects, evidence that some workers were forced to live in an East Bay warehouse, allegations of slave labor, and a death haunted the property while Z&L owned it.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Focus your requests on safety issues and major defects rather than cosmetic items.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Noun
Epitaxial growth of SiC on wafers requires temperatures above 2732°F and precise precursor chemistry; even small process deviations can generate micropipe defects that render devices inoperable.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Look for those that cover manufacturing defects for at least one year after the original purchase date, and think about adding extra coverage for accidental damages imparted on your own behalf.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In 2021, the condo board filed a lawsuit citing design and construction defects.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The approval was then challenged in court by three Maine residents who claimed that thousands of the signatures were invalid because of defects in the collection and certification process, among other procedural violations.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Many critics have noted the column’s defects of evidence and sourcing.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Delinquent financing, lawsuits, project delays, construction blunders and defects, evidence that some workers were forced to live in an East Bay warehouse, allegations of slave labor, and a death haunted the property while Z&L owned it.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Focus your requests on safety issues and major defects rather than cosmetic items.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive disease that damages and scars lung tissue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In it, Noah journeys from city to city with friends, collaborators and surprise guests, each episode blending his signature humor with authentic, on-the-ground experiences that spotlight local people, food, and culture.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The Emmy-winning journalist and filmmaker’s cinematic six-episode documentary series journeys to the heart of the world’s most important stories.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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California has over 500 active faults, but scientists cannot predict when earthquakes will occur.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For all his faults, Beckham was named one of the top 100 Giants players of all time by an independent committee, according to the team.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Travelers can go through the museum on their own, take an audio guide, or join one of the group tours for a more in-depth experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2023 and still tours.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Anthropic said the new model is better at flagging uncertainty and identifying flaws in its own outputs instead of silently passing errors through.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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That only became more true as his flaws consumed him.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Humanoids, meanwhile, are still far from being useful in most homes and pose physical danger to people with limited mobility if the robot trips and falls.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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According to the episode, investigators also found a trail of blood, tire tracks and drag marks nearby.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Many of these locations can hit those marks by late morning to early afternoon.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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