as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount
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Recent Examples of defect
Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
About 1 percent of vehicles being recalled are affected by the defect, according to a notice issued Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
As a result, the congress crafted a settlement that was reactionary and conservative in the worst sense of the term, leading some countries (France and the United Kingdom) to defect and others to engage in revolution.
—G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges negligence, design defects and a failure to warn riders about the potential danger of the wing coaster at the Valencia amusement park.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
About 1 percent of vehicles being recalled are affected by the defect, according to a notice issued Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The film itself follows Captain Willard’s journey down the river to track down the defecting Colonel Kurtz.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
As a result, the congress crafted a settlement that was reactionary and conservative in the worst sense of the term, leading some countries (France and the United Kingdom) to defect and others to engage in revolution.
—G. John Ikenberry, Foreign Affairs, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defect
Noun
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Old friends with new scars, trying not to aggravate the wounds of yesterday.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer says the cancer is gone, but its scars linger.—
Barbara VanDenburgh,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In its first two decades, the gallery was known primarily for antique carpets — Ms. Yashar’s father, who had emigrated from Iran with his wife and children in 1963, similarly dealt Persian rugs.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Ant-Man star was born on April 6, 1969, in New Jersey, where Michael and Gloria emigrated from London.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fish have white faces with a black blotch in front of the eyes, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dark brown blotches with black edges dot its back, sometimes joining together to form bands.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In fact, her pilgrimage back to Mexico after completing her studies wasn’t merely a homecoming, but a calling to immerse herself in indigenous communities.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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People pilgrimage here to sample the best of traditional rural Portuguese cuisine in a delightful countryside setting.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fault lies less with the performers than the writing.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Judges would be able to consider whether the item is crucial or marginal, whether the prosecutor was at fault for the delay, and whether a remedy short of dismissal can suffice.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Odin was attempting to voyage to an asteroid in the hopes that onboard cameras could confirm whether the space rock is filled with platinum, a valuable resource that AstroForge hopes to one day collect and bring back home.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The uncrewed lander, named Blue Ghost, made its touch down early Sunday on the lunar surface after more than six weeks voyaging millions of miles through the cosmos.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rare genetic bone disorder makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones and leads to bone deformities and a curved spine, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, the improper disposal of the toxic waste led to dozens of children being born with limb deformities.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And trekking poles can add stability and act as a measuring stick to see how deep the water and mud goes.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Two hikers were trekking the Lost Coast area near Big Flat the afternoon of March 22 when one of them fell more than 100 feet, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay said in a Facebook post.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Defect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defect. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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