malfunctions

present tense third-person singular of malfunction
as in fails
to fail to function or work properly A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.

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  • More Tips To Remove Stubborn Oil Stains If dish soap fails to remove an oil stain, try pre-treating it with an enzymatic liquid laundry detergent instead.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cubs offense fails to deliver Chicago’s offense put little pressure on Milwaukee pitching all night.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • The Murdaughs' facade of prosperity, love and happiness all starts to crumble after Paul crashes that boat.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, Moon, high on ayahuasca, crashes a plane into their territory, effectively disappearing himself from civilized society.
    Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Malfunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfunctions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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