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
Unfortunately, given the lack of attention to, and understanding of character, most people and organizations will have imbalances, leading potential strengths to manifest as excess vices.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Every profession has its vices.
—Nick Bunker, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
The therapist conceals her own malignant vices behind smiles and warmth, and the two share secrets that neither is prepared for.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The world will always offer us vices and some will have trouble staying away.
—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
Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Every profession has its vices.
—Nick Bunker, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
The therapist conceals her own malignant vices behind smiles and warmth, and the two share secrets that neither is prepared for.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The world will always offer us vices and some will have trouble staying away.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vices
Noun
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Rather than relying solely on manual workflows, modern platforms use automation to systematically explore potential attack paths, test common exploitation techniques, and identify reachable weaknesses across complex environments.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Tuesday order also comes after Anthropic captivated government officials and Wall Street earlier this year by announcing Claude Mythos Preview, a model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Noun
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However, the things that can lead to faults are, in a twisted way, something McKenna loves about the character.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Ruptures occur at various depths, faults hold varying amounts of potential energy, and tectonic plates break at different speeds — each affecting how the quake is felt even from a short distance away, Pitarka said.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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