1
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
David Bressan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That both films have come to be seen as a bit creaky probably has as much to do with the inferior home video transfers they’ve been subjected to in the past as with any inherent faults — a problem Warner Archive‘s flawless new editions laudably correct.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
To the east, the Elsinore and San Jacinto faults are among the most active in Southern California and have generated strong earthquakes in the past.
—Janiele Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This analysis was not among the faults being attributed to Potter by furious West Ham fans.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
However, large earthquakes can strike on active faults thousands of years apart.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The Los Angeles Angels tend to operate like there's no tomorrow, but that has its faults.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Like the Metroliner before it, Acela suffered from design problems and mechanical faults, including cracked yaw dampers and brake discs, which temporarily sidelined the trains.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Although there is often consensus among critics of the health-care system about its numerous faults, approaching the central issue of profiting from illness is virtually avoided.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The model shows how faults in the volcano’s base act as plumbing system, where molten rock and hydrothermal fluids can reach the surface.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
That both films have come to be seen as a bit creaky probably has as much to do with the inferior home video transfers they’ve been subjected to in the past as with any inherent faults — a problem Warner Archive‘s flawless new editions laudably correct.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
To the east, the Elsinore and San Jacinto faults are among the most active in Southern California and have generated strong earthquakes in the past.
—Janiele Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This analysis was not among the faults being attributed to Potter by furious West Ham fans.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
However, large earthquakes can strike on active faults thousands of years apart.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The Los Angeles Angels tend to operate like there's no tomorrow, but that has its faults.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Like the Metroliner before it, Acela suffered from design problems and mechanical faults, including cracked yaw dampers and brake discs, which temporarily sidelined the trains.
—David Alff, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Although there is often consensus among critics of the health-care system about its numerous faults, approaching the central issue of profiting from illness is virtually avoided.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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It could be argued that this trio of managers followed each other at United because their strengths answered the previous manager’s weaknesses.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vandersloot’s absence this season exposed weaknesses across the Sky roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Until then, don’t make these three common pruning mistakes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs piled up uncharacteristic mistakes, which began early when Kelce was moved off his route and collided with Worthy, causing Worthy to leave the game with a right shoulder injury.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Folate deficiency in a mother increases the risk of neural tube defects including spina bifida, but the link to autism is unclear.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Folate supplements are already recommended for women during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in infants.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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And in fact, somebody that Victor blames for the death of his beloved mother.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, their actions ensure their shortcomings will remain a part of the public conversation.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Vegas Loop's shortcomings could prevent the Music City Loop from being as innovative as proposed by Elon Musk's tunnel construction service.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other discipline errors snowballed after that.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The flooding was catastrophic and the scars from Katrina, which killed nearly 1,400 people across the Gulf Coast, are still evident today.—
Reena Advani,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
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Between 2010 and 2023, researchers in Indonesia studied over 200 endangered whale sharks and found that a significant number had scars and injuries caused by human activity.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Fuller will continue to lead the church’s congregation and fulfill his responsibilities as the pulpit minister, church officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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But experts say that freedom comes with responsibilities.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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