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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
the common fault of being quick to judge others
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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
there's a fault somewhere in the program
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as in defects
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 blames
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 criticizes
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 faults
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Earthquakes occur when stress builds up along faults or tectonic plate boundaries and is suddenly released as energy, causing the ground to shake.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Not of any one person, but of Florida with its beauty and its faults, and the imagined communities of young men who could inhabit it.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
But whatever its faults and near-misses, Ragtime has always been, like its ’90s contemporaries Titanic and Parade, an opportunity for rediscovery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Earthquakes occur when stress builds up along faults or tectonic plate boundaries and is suddenly released as energy, causing the ground to shake.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Not of any one person, but of Florida with its beauty and its faults, and the imagined communities of young men who could inhabit it.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
But whatever its faults and near-misses, Ragtime has always been, like its ’90s contemporaries Titanic and Parade, an opportunity for rediscovery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faults
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider responded to the narrative and shed some more light on the overall strengths and weaknesses of both powerhouses.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Together, Hoka and Ugg account for the vast majority of Deckers’ revenue and have been critical in offsetting weaknesses in other categories.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its main goal is to ensure the design can be reliably manufactured into a working chip, free of physical defects that might cause failures later on.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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One owner who started an Amazon delivery business in 2019 blames skyrocketing premiums for slashing his annual profit from $400,000 to $150,000.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian who often criticizes both Democrats and Republicans through a libertarian lens.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His own composer as usual, Amenabar here tends to underline the film’s shortcomings, rather than elevate its idiosyncrasies with an original score that’s too conventional by half.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The announcement comes after a USA TODAY report earlier this month that detailed the shortcomings of the platform’s existing safety features, along with data that showed the prevalence of teens using AI companions.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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She's had virtually no pain, only a little bit of swelling and no noticeable scars (the incisions were made in her hairline).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hilaria Baldwin only lasted four episodes on Dancing With the Stars, but her scars will take time to fade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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