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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
the common fault of being quick to judge others
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as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
there's a fault somewhere in the program
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as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl
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as in blames
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault
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as in criticizes
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done
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Recent Examples of faults
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Not of any one person, but of Florida with its beauty and its faults, and the imagined communities of young men who could inhabit it.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
But whatever its faults and near-misses, Ragtime has always been, like its ’90s contemporaries Titanic and Parade, an opportunity for rediscovery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
These voltage changes are known as transient faults and are the difference in measured voltage between consecutive readings.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Strike-slip faults, like the San Andreas Fault, involve lateral movement and can generate earthquakes up to magnitude 8.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Not of any one person, but of Florida with its beauty and its faults, and the imagined communities of young men who could inhabit it.
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
But whatever its faults and near-misses, Ragtime has always been, like its ’90s contemporaries Titanic and Parade, an opportunity for rediscovery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
For all of its faults and flaws, no league has figured out how to add teams better than the NHL.
—Mac Engel
october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
These voltage changes are known as transient faults and are the difference in measured voltage between consecutive readings.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faults
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider responded to the narrative and shed some more light on the overall strengths and weaknesses of both powerhouses.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Together, Hoka and Ugg account for the vast majority of Deckers’ revenue and have been critical in offsetting weaknesses in other categories.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The hitters can extend at-bats or, in the case of Guerrero and veteran George Springer, detonate mistakes.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The inspection program would find and repair defects mitigated before reaching a critical state.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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One owner who started an Amazon delivery business in 2019 blames skyrocketing premiums for slashing his annual profit from $400,000 to $150,000.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Halloween’s history, from tricks to treats Halloween is rooted in the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, marking the harvest and coming winter – and few know the shortcomings of the cold more than Minnesotans.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Various studies have proved that popular commercial VPNs have alarming shortcomings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Though Boston dealt with defensive issues, leading the league with 116 errors, the team clearly has a bright future.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wolverines then made three consecutive hitting errors, essentially putting the set out of reach.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scars are beautiful and almost aerodynamic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Scars, Sacrifice, and the Strength to Choose Despite the magic, dragons, and portals, this book is ultimately about people—people trying to do better, people failing and rising again, people who carry scars—inside and out—and still choose to build instead of destroy.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Faults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faults. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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