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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The model, Claude Mythos, excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software, and Anthropic is limiting access to try to prevent bad actors from exploiting that capability, the company said.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Players undergo stress tests during practice so the coaching staff can identify weaknesses before the season starts.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, these are minor faults compared to an enjoyably harsh yet perceptive look at the psychology of Silicon Valley elites.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hurley, for all his faults, is the best coach of basketball.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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