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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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The researchers also say the study highlights how fluids inside faults can strongly influence earthquake behavior, something scientists are increasingly recognizing as a key factor in seismic activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Of course America was not free of all the faults of the nineteenth century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Perhaps less well-known is that Las Vegas is surrounded on all sides by faults, which might come as a surprise since a damaging earthquake hasn’t hit the city in its short modern history.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Even talking about Williams-Streat’s faults, the family chuckled in their living room and Matthew laughed back in the photos.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The group’s memo faults the NDAA on two fronts.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
The Cartwell family's complaint also faults a DPW supervisor for allegedly allowing the truck driver to leave the scene in a Lyft.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
The ongoing war in Iran could also seriously complicate cable repair attempts as maintenance vessels must remain stationary for extended periods while fixing faults, experts say.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The researchers also say the study highlights how fluids inside faults can strongly influence earthquake behavior, something scientists are increasingly recognizing as a key factor in seismic activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Of course America was not free of all the faults of the nineteenth century.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Redlands is situated between two major faults, with the San Andreas fault to the north and the San Jacinto fault to the south.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Perhaps less well-known is that Las Vegas is surrounded on all sides by faults, which might come as a surprise since a damaging earthquake hasn’t hit the city in its short modern history.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Even talking about Williams-Streat’s faults, the family chuckled in their living room and Matthew laughed back in the photos.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Verb
The legal filing also faults the company’s handling of smoke damage claims, including denials of payments for hygienic testing.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago.
—Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The group’s memo faults the NDAA on two fronts.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
The Cartwell family's complaint also faults a DPW supervisor for allegedly allowing the truck driver to leave the scene in a Lyft.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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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The problem is having a setup around him that simultaneously platforms his strengths and covers for his weaknesses.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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What are your true emotional and mental weaknesses?—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Sandwiched between those mistakes was a diving grab on a sinking line drive by Gorman in the sixth.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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An inspector can catch defects before closing while the builder is still obligated to correct them.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The audit also criticizes the city for not trying to boost compliance by issuing fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The checklist included all her shortcomings, physical and otherwise.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Heirloom cherry tomatoes have a shorter shelf life than hybrids, but their flavor overrides their shortcomings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Two incidents in January involved reversing errors, including backing into a wooden utility pole and hitting a curb while parking.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In humans, glial scars form very quickly after injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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