as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaws
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
But Putin will meet a US president perhaps wiser to his own flaws in dealing with the Kremlin head, and what is required to get Moscow’s attention.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Westbrook is a fascinating, still-talented player, but as he's aged his flaws have only become that much more pronounced.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The reigning champion Eagles are (back) on tilt after losing two straight games, while each of the other division leaders has major flaws.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump's peace deal, whatever its other merits or flaws, failed to address the fundamental question of who governs Gaza and how order will be maintained.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
For years, Jones has masked the team’s greatest defensive flaws.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The regional planning agency had hired HNTB, a national consulting firm, to monitor the work of another company that had developed the tolling software, flaws in which resulted in thousands of drivers being improperly charged.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
OpenAI patched it in early August after being notified, but experts warn that similar flaws could reappear as artificial intelligence (AI) integrations expand across popular platforms like Gmail, Dropbox and SharePoint.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
But Putin will meet a US president perhaps wiser to his own flaws in dealing with the Kremlin head, and what is required to get Moscow’s attention.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Westbrook is a fascinating, still-talented player, but as he's aged his flaws have only become that much more pronounced.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The reigning champion Eagles are (back) on tilt after losing two straight games, while each of the other division leaders has major flaws.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump's peace deal, whatever its other merits or flaws, failed to address the fundamental question of who governs Gaza and how order will be maintained.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
For years, Jones has masked the team’s greatest defensive flaws.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
The regional planning agency had hired HNTB, a national consulting firm, to monitor the work of another company that had developed the tolling software, flaws in which resulted in thousands of drivers being improperly charged.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaws
Noun
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According to the lawsuit, On’s warranty does not cover defects due to shoes being the wrong size or normal wear and tear, and customers who have submitted warranty claims have often been denied.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Perczak advised homeowners to watch for signs of defects and address any concerns without panicking.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What damages mushroom populations?—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Once labeled a neurolathyrogen, a compound that damages nerves, DABA doesn't waste time.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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High risk for debris flows over recent burn scars, especially Palisades, Eaton, and Bridge scars.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His condition compromises his warrior mentality and his free-agent market will suffer.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the broader debate—the question of when, exactly, the pursuit of athletic achievement compromises the bulk of the achievement itself—has begun to reverberate far beyond the mountains.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other notable faults include the Masbate Fault, Eastern and Western Philippine Faults, and the Central Philippine Fault Zone, which spans multiple provinces.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Derek gravely injures his hand.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gafford injures ankle The Mavericks are likely to be without one of their major frontcourt pieces this preseason.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaws. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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