as in defective
having a fault
the cause of the plane crash was traced to faulty wiring
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This helps detect issues like air pockets, water damage, or faulty joints early and allows timely repairs.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Some people also have genetic defects that produce faulty folate receptors.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
In the absence of more concrete policy changes, legal experts said the argument that certain platforms could be held responsible for the sale of harmful products like counterfeit body lotion or faulty fire alarms is gaining momentum, even if they were technically sold by a third party.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
As Wells Fargo reels from revelations that its mistake cost hundreds of people their homes, the bank is blaming the problem on faulty computer software.
—Deon Roberts, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Some people also have genetic defects that produce faulty folate receptors.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
In the absence of more concrete policy changes, legal experts said the argument that certain platforms could be held responsible for the sale of harmful products like counterfeit body lotion or faulty fire alarms is gaining momentum, even if they were technically sold by a third party.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
As Wells Fargo reels from revelations that its mistake cost hundreds of people their homes, the bank is blaming the problem on faulty computer software.
—Deon Roberts, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faulty
defective
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Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite the large number of vehicles recalled, the report stated that just 1% of the items are estimated to actually be defective.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Faulty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faulty. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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