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
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
During testing, Claude Mythos was able to exploit thousands of bugs and software defects in major operating systems and browsers online, but it was never widely released to the public.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The same firm predicts vibe coding without governance will increase software defects by 2,500% by 2028.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Crystals grown in low Earth orbit are therefore more predictable and free from defects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Noun
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
During testing, Claude Mythos was able to exploit thousands of bugs and software defects in major operating systems and browsers online, but it was never widely released to the public.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The same firm predicts vibe coding without governance will increase software defects by 2,500% by 2028.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Small defects can close naturally, causing the infant no problems.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Crystals grown in low Earth orbit are therefore more predictable and free from defects.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defects
Noun
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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,
20 June 2026
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Rogue Orbit follows a young man named Rex, who journeys alongside a mysterious girl named Sophia and his robot companion, Haro VII.—
George Yang,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Love is all about comfort, quality time and meaningful reassurance when Venus journeys through this Water sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Boat tours on the Loch also leave from Luss – provided you don’t miss the boarding call.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The governor, in the meantime, tours the nation and world in pursuit of the next rung on the political ladder.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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Both faults comprise the geologic boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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To determine what causes an earthquake to travel through the Cajon Pass, the team reconstructed the last 1,000 years of seismic activity along the two faults, tracking how stress accumulated and released.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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View from the East Wing includes reflections on four years in the White House as First Lady—a period that included COVID, the start of the war in Ukraine, trips overseas, and initiatives to bolster women’s health and community colleges.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
11 June 2026
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The appeal stems from a 2021 lawsuit filed by a California man who argued that the ad features young children, even though some of the proceeds are directed toward programs that fund Israel trips for older teens.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Noun
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For too long, flaws in our democracy have excluded certain groups — like women and people of color — from full participation.—
Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Historic distance and distaste between the parties Both Paxton’s and Platner’s flaws were well known prior to primary voting.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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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.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Defects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defects. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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