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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
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Restaurant operators acknowledged their own faults for lengthening the permit process, including by providing incorrect or incomplete information, according to the report.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Liberal democratic systems, for all their faults, functioned.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The same physics in slip pulses are seen during earthquakes, when tectonic faults produce high-speed ruptures that sometimes move faster than the speed of sound.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Barca’s faults, however, went far beyond him.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
These mini-seismic events are not considered true earthquakes because there is no movement along faults or tectonic plate boundaries.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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
For all their faults, looksmaxxers are intent on de-fetishizing this particular commodity, revealing beauty to be the product of strenuous (and often deranging) labor.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Restaurant operators acknowledged their own faults for lengthening the permit process, including by providing incorrect or incomplete information, according to the report.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Liberal democratic systems, for all their faults, functioned.
—Jason Burke, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
The same physics in slip pulses are seen during earthquakes, when tectonic faults produce high-speed ruptures that sometimes move faster than the speed of sound.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Barca’s faults, however, went far beyond him.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
These mini-seismic events are not considered true earthquakes because there is no movement along faults or tectonic plate boundaries.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Some organizations squander the potential of advanced technologies, while others can compensate for technological weaknesses.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two weaknesses could have impacted this market.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Builders make many types of mistakes in their plans, according to Terri Faulkner, a floor plan design expert in Rocklin, California.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Letting your kids make mistakes and learn from them is a great way to help them to learn independence.—
Margery D. Rosen,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ford estimates that all of these vehicles have the defects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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My companion must be of the same species, and have the same defects.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 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
Verb
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Edwards is right that the exit had more to do with Liverpool’s strengths than with Wolves’ shortcomings.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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No man’s land Remarkably, all of this has been happening in a regulatory vacuum and with technology that is known to make errors.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Documents released since December have included redaction errors, leaked victim identities, and ongoing complaints of mishandling by department officials.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Several past crimes have left permanent scars on the city's collective memory.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The scars of the past become painfully visible during a dam drawdown, exposing a graveyard of cypress trees that didn’t survive the inundation of water.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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