as in faults
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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Recent Examples of weaknesses
Some organizations squander the potential of advanced technologies, while others can compensate for technological weaknesses.
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Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Two weaknesses could have impacted this market.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Because OpenClaw can be linked up to personal email or financial accounts, weaknesses in the system could easily expose users’ sensitive data to hackers across the globe.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The researchers also identified weaknesses in Opus.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The motion for disqualification raises the possibility that, when the high court heard the case for the first time, Robinson learned, through conferences with fellow justices, their views of the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
None The Stars are deep, talented and have no obvious weaknesses.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Models can scan massive datasets, identify weaknesses in real time, tailor attacks on the fly, and evade detection.
—Don Aviv, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
These were analyzing their own strengths and opponents’ weaknesses, forecasting what steps the opponents would take, and making a decision on what to do next.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Two weaknesses could have impacted this market.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Because OpenClaw can be linked up to personal email or financial accounts, weaknesses in the system could easily expose users’ sensitive data to hackers across the globe.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The researchers also identified weaknesses in Opus.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The motion for disqualification raises the possibility that, when the high court heard the case for the first time, Robinson learned, through conferences with fellow justices, their views of the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
None The Stars are deep, talented and have no obvious weaknesses.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Models can scan massive datasets, identify weaknesses in real time, tailor attacks on the fly, and evade detection.
—Don Aviv, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
These were analyzing their own strengths and opponents’ weaknesses, forecasting what steps the opponents would take, and making a decision on what to do next.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaknesses
Noun
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For all their faults, looksmaxxers are intent on de-fetishizing this particular commodity, revealing beauty to be the product of strenuous (and often deranging) labor.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant operators acknowledged their own faults for lengthening the permit process, including by providing incorrect or incomplete information, according to the report.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tua’s shortcomings Tagovailoa never possessed the frame, the arm, or the athleticism.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Edwards is right that the exit had more to do with Liverpool’s strengths than with Wolves’ shortcomings.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All of these are sins that Trump would likely understand.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anything to cover your Epstein sins.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Getting backed down by Dončić was only one piece of an embarrassing bloodbath for the Bulls that highlighted every facet of this team’s defensive deficiencies.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Four years later, Watson approached free agency with an eye toward helping address the Rams’ deficiencies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The central role of Nanno – an enigmatic transfer student whose uncanny insight into the moral failings of those around her drives each episode’s reckoning – is taken by 20-year-old Nakajima Arisa in her screen debut.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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For this to be a win for the Avalanche, Roy’s decline needs to have more to do with fit, system and general Leafs stink than Roy’s own personal failings.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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