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as in weakness
a defect in character
the common fault of being quick to judge others
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2
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
there's a fault somewhere in the program
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3
as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
getting the time of the performance wrong was entirely my fault
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as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl
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as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault
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as in to blame
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done
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Recent Examples of fault
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Another person thought everyone was at fault in the situation.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 June 2025
Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
In her dissent, Sotomayor faulted the court for turning a blind eye to injustice.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Not all Mitchell’s fault as the buck stops with Eales who gets given slack for his health problems.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Another person thought everyone was at fault in the situation.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
Cuomo was widely faulted at the time for contributing to the political downfall of Paterson, the state’s first Black governor, who ultimately never faced charges for the alleged wrongdoing.
—Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
In her dissent, Sotomayor faulted the court for turning a blind eye to injustice.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fault
Noun
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in my responses and give me tips for responding with a problem-solving, curious mindset next time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The currency pair is expected to swing both ways as the Taiwan dollar gets caught between speculation of central bank intervention and weakness in the greenback, Lim added.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Investors who do not use the tool risk making major mistakes.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Such complacency could be a mistake, as some market watchers have cautioned.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Don’t look to nobody else or point blame at somebody else because you ain’t reached or tapped into your blessings yet.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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The balance of the blame fell on the college, according to the judge.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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This doesn’t help since defects cluster and entire batches quietly go rogue while the QA team nods at those green dashboards.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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As more cars rely on advanced software, addressing defects quickly is essential to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians, and to maintain trust in automotive safety standards.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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But the water that none of us can live without is everyday kindness and responsibility.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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For the generation currently between 13 and 28 years old, better known as Gen-Z, Trump’s policy bill represents a shift in retirement policy that places more responsibility on the individual.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Political dynamics: DeSantis criticized the Florida House for delaying condo relief legislation, while House Speaker Daniel Perez defended the decision to address the issue during the regular session, highlighting the collaborative effort between the House and Senate.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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President Trump’s Impact President Trump has been vocal in calling for lower rates, and has repeatedly criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell, going as far as to call for his resignation on July 2.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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An independent inquiry into Wallace’s conduct on MasterChef will be published imminently, while next week, the BBC is expected to release an internal review into the failings that led to documentary, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, being narrated by the child of a Hamas minister.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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This is the 10th fine the FCA has imposed on a bank for similar failings with financial crimes in the last four years.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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De Vries has also committed 15 errors at shortstop.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fault. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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