as in faults
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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Recent Examples of weaknesses
For the first season in 2014, host Sarah Koenig delved into the 1999 murder of Baltimore high schooler Hae Min Lee, finding weaknesses in the case that led to the conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
The Thunder are just that good – picking apart opponents to exploit weaknesses while shooting at a highly efficient clip from the field.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And even across car design-regulation changes — as has happened from 2025 to 2026 — teams can retain strengths and weaknesses at certain tracks.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The audit from Mautino also identified weaknesses in the IFA’s cybersecurity programs and control of confidential information.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
That matters when your attacker is a powerful generative-AI system that can rapidly scan millions of lines of code for weaknesses.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, Mars’s strengths mostly masked any weaknesses.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The actual severity of any shortcomings at OpenAI and how far any weaknesses could spread remain open questions, Yardeni said.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Different types of grass have different strengths and weaknesses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
The Thunder are just that good – picking apart opponents to exploit weaknesses while shooting at a highly efficient clip from the field.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And even across car design-regulation changes — as has happened from 2025 to 2026 — teams can retain strengths and weaknesses at certain tracks.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The audit from Mautino also identified weaknesses in the IFA’s cybersecurity programs and control of confidential information.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
That matters when your attacker is a powerful generative-AI system that can rapidly scan millions of lines of code for weaknesses.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, Mars’s strengths mostly masked any weaknesses.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The actual severity of any shortcomings at OpenAI and how far any weaknesses could spread remain open questions, Yardeni said.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Different types of grass have different strengths and weaknesses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaknesses
Noun
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The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The checklist included all her shortcomings, physical and otherwise.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Heirloom cherry tomatoes have a shorter shelf life than hybrids, but their flavor overrides their shortcomings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The characters then cross the nine concentric circles of hell, beginning with Limbo and then various circles where the souls of those who commit different sins end up.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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While apps can sometimes be helpful for identifying very basic issues, many fail to accurately diagnose complex pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The launch was a response to the popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can cause hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Smith then humorously highlighted how Skip Bayless has crashed out over the years due to Cowboys’ playoff collapses and other failings by throwing jerseys and other merchandise away.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The previous Lord of the Flies adaptations, whatever their failings otherwise, were similarly showcases for casting discoveries.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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“Weaknesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaknesses. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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