as in defective
having a fault
the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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Recent Examples of faulty
Those defects included a faulty exterior trim panel that forced 46,000 models to be taken off the road in 2025, according to the New York Times.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
So patients who avoid PPIs based on previous studies that may have been faulty are likely not making the best decision for their long-term health.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
At the recent Olympic trials, a faulty exchange led to Myers' disqualification in the 1500.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Understanding Frozen Pipes Frozen pipes often occur when there has been a sudden or surprise drop in temperatures, a thermostat that has not been programmed correctly or is faulty, and poor insulation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
So patients who avoid PPIs based on previous studies that may have been faulty are likely not making the best decision for their long-term health.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
At the recent Olympic trials, a faulty exchange led to Myers' disqualification in the 1500.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Understanding Frozen Pipes Frozen pipes often occur when there has been a sudden or surprise drop in temperatures, a thermostat that has not been programmed correctly or is faulty, and poor insulation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faulty
defective
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Todorovich is focusing on enterprise-wide business models but is not placing buys or negotiating return to vendors involving returning defective, damaged or unsold merchandise back to the supplier or manufacturer.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The partnership unraveled in 2007 over what MacNeil alleged were defective mats.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Faulty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faulty. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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