1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character
curiosity in children is not a vice, but something to be encouraged
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as in prostitutions
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
a seedy section of the city where vice is rampant and very much out in the open
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Recent Examples of vices
The world will always offer us vices and some will have trouble staying away.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
After all, what part of my body went into those mechanical vices during my mammogram?
—Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In a biopic that chronicles Ray Charles' life, loves, vices and songs, Foxx unleashes his musical skills – the man's got a gift for piano playing and singing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the vices.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
After all, what part of my body went into those mechanical vices during my mammogram?
—Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
In a biopic that chronicles Ray Charles' life, loves, vices and songs, Foxx unleashes his musical skills – the man's got a gift for piano playing and singing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the vices.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vices
Noun
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One scout from an NBA Eastern Conference team believes Bidunga needs the right frontcourt partner to help minimize his weaknesses at the next level.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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And different numeral systems have different strengths and weaknesses.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tectonic architecture of the Aegean Sea is messy, rife with crisscrossing faults and myriad volcanoes that make unraveling what happens at depth extremely difficult.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tonga is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the arc of seismic faults where much of the world’s earthquake and volcanic activity occurs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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