scars 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of scar
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the scars left by carelessly scratching the car door with one's keys

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scars

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noun (2)

plural of scar
as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice at the next bend in the river, a scar of red sandstone steeply rises to over 100 feet

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scars

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scar
as in bruises

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Recent Examples of scars
Noun
The road linking the Moroccan town of Fnideq to the border crossing bore the scars of the unrest. — Suman Naishadham, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, the road linking Fnideq to the border crossing bore the scars of the unrest. — Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The burn scars have been most susceptible this summer with new fires created this season and old burn scars from years past. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 31 July 2026 In my view, to tell the story of America’s founding without referencing these profound scars is akin to deceit, if not complicity. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Forecasters warn slow-moving storms could be especially dangerous near burn scars, slot canyons and other vulnerable terrain. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 July 2026 In court, victims’ families and shooting survivors spoke about their physical and emotional scars. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 The botanical blend works to trigger collagen and elasticity to hydrate and firm while adding radiance and visibly fading scars. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 In the forests just outside the property, like scars on the green mountainside, three ugly patches of brown, bare tree skeletons stood out. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scars
  1. defects
  2. cliffs
  3. wounds
  4. blotches
  5. escarpments
  6. tears
  7. marks
  8. crags
Noun
  • For years, physicists have dreamed of optical chips where light can race around corners and dodge defects without losing information.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, CTOs should track how often faster delivery produces measurable business value without increasing defects, rework or operational incidents.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of defects
Noun
  • One of the most dramatic coastal settings in Europe, Étretat Beach lies on the Côte d’Albâtre (Alabaster Coast), a stretch of seaside in Normandy facing the English Channel that’s famous for its striking chalk cliffs.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Michigan Set right where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet, Mackinac Island offers travelers a relaxed vacation surrounded by natural beauty like limestone cliffs and rocky beaches.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of cliffs
Verb
  • The kitchen wounds him, heals him, and becomes his crucible of faith.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • The Atlanta Games are later marred by the Centennial Olympic Park bombing that kills Alice Hawthorne, wounds 111 others.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of wounds
Noun
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of blotches
Noun
  • Just as the sun prepared to sink beyond the escarpments, its rays struck every piece of the fractured glass resting on top of the window frames, alighting all of them at once, as if they were shot with electricity.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.
    — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of escarpments
Verb
  • When a testicle ruptures, the tough outer covering, called the tunica albuginea, actually tears open after an extremely forceful blow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Carter further complicates things in last week’s episode, when he drunkly tears an animal mount off the wall during Oreana’s grandmother’s big party at the 10-Petal Ranch.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • His abrupt decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private equity marks a rare and significant political defeat, exposing the limits of his authority and raising new questions about his future leadership.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The only player in MLB history to reach those marks or better through that same stretch is Yordan Alvarez.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • Here, outdoor enthusiasts can experience the raging Potomac River and the rocky crags of Great Falls.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • That's why there are so few of us clinging to the crags of Mount Everest or decamping to Antarctica.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of crags

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