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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
the common fault of being quick to judge others
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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The characters’ faults, however, lie not in their stars but in themselves.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Australian company Jemena Energy looked for any potential electrical faults that might have caused the blaze, but found no evidence of anything abnormal, per the outlet.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The defroster and defogger system shuts off during certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, due to the programming of the HVAC and ECU software, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan government’s faults abound.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
And so begins the great tradition of Nicks and Buckingham pulling together to bring out the best in a song inspired by the very real challenge of having to deal with each other’s faults in a relationship.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
So The Paper treats journalism as aspirational — Ned describes over-romanticizing as one of his main faults.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A lot of the struggles Rumi has with her identity and Celine (Yunjin Kim) are very Korean, in that faults and fears must be hidden.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 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
Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The characters’ faults, however, lie not in their stars but in themselves.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Australian company Jemena Energy looked for any potential electrical faults that might have caused the blaze, but found no evidence of anything abnormal, per the outlet.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The defroster and defogger system shuts off during certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, due to the programming of the HVAC and ECU software, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The Venezuelan government’s faults abound.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
And so begins the great tradition of Nicks and Buckingham pulling together to bring out the best in a song inspired by the very real challenge of having to deal with each other’s faults in a relationship.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
So The Paper treats journalism as aspirational — Ned describes over-romanticizing as one of his main faults.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
A lot of the struggles Rumi has with her identity and Celine (Yunjin Kim) are very Korean, in that faults and fears must be hidden.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 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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Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The bottom line The Golden Knights have star power at the top of their roster and very few weaknesses throughout the rest of it.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
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By protecting tungsten diselenide’s atomic-scale defects, the coating dramatically improved photon reliability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … CJ PEARSON – Kamala Harris blames everyone but the Black voters who rejected her.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Farley blames a lack of awareness surrounding the shortage.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like countless generations before them, today’s young adults are subject to what feels like a constant barrage of headlines bemoaning their generational shortcomings.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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General manager Brian Cashman tepidly acknowledged the those shortcomings a few days later, but his actions spoke louder than words.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the slightest variation can cause errors in quantum computers, sensors, or communications systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The department said floods and high-water events are likely because of the wildfire burn scars in the area.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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