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
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
By protecting tungsten diselenide’s atomic-scale defects, the coating dramatically improved photon reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For children, exposure to enough lead for weeks to months could cause permanent damage to their central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems, the federal agency added.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Folic acid is also used to fortify flour and grain products, to help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida in the womb.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Investigators have said the company operated without proper safety protocol or training for its workers, many of whom were hired on a temporary basis, and failed to address signs of dangerous quality defects in products in a rush to meet supply deadlines.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
For one, a high fever during early pregnancy has in some cases been linked to potential complications for the fetus, including neural tube defects and other adverse outcomes.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant take a daily folic acid supplement to avoid neural tube and spinal defects in developing fetuses.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
But its stock’s advance has lagged that of rival GM as costly recalls to fix quality defects have detracted from Farley’s strategic refocusing and efforts to improve profit margins.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
By protecting tungsten diselenide’s atomic-scale defects, the coating dramatically improved photon reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For children, exposure to enough lead for weeks to months could cause permanent damage to their central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems, the federal agency added.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Folic acid is also used to fortify flour and grain products, to help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida in the womb.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Investigators have said the company operated without proper safety protocol or training for its workers, many of whom were hired on a temporary basis, and failed to address signs of dangerous quality defects in products in a rush to meet supply deadlines.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
For one, a high fever during early pregnancy has in some cases been linked to potential complications for the fetus, including neural tube defects and other adverse outcomes.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant take a daily folic acid supplement to avoid neural tube and spinal defects in developing fetuses.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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Psycho is a film that has left scars.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite the social stigma surrounding tattoos in Vietnam, Ngoc empowers her clients, including breast cancer survivors and women with self-harm scars, to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is a profound act of compassion and resilience.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The belly is tan or gray with dark blotches.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The story follows a modern young officer assigned to lead the cookbook project who journeys across Indonesia to preserve its culinary soul while navigating a fragile love tested by the storms of 1965.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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After all, when coquettish Venus journeys through this methodical and down-to-earth sign, the focus shifts from grand gestures and displays of affection (Leo) to the way someone shows up in your day-to-day life (Virgo).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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These voltage changes are known as transient faults and are the difference in measured voltage between consecutive readings.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Onstage, Bob tours internationally as a stand-up comic also recently served as emcee for Madonna’s Celebration Tour.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to the outlet, the league would see 12 teams (six men, six women) compete in a league that tours around the world, similar to F1.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those flaws manifested in a five-game World Series loss to the Dodgers.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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These flaws are not just bugs, but opportunities for hackers to exploit millions of users before fixes roll out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During her remarks, White-Cain gave the pilot program high marks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Authorities performing a welfare check at the campsite found evidence of a struggle and drag marks into the woods, which led to the man’s body.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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These imaging scans help provide a better look at the bones to detect fractures, bone deformities, infections, and abnormalities like tumors.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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