as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaw
Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But disabled parenting actually offers practices that can make parenting more humane for everyone: accepting our flaws, relying on community, and rejecting consumerism.
—Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Study challenges flawed hypothesis The study challenges the leading hypothesis that the formation of molecular oxygen (O₂) within the cathode material was responsible for the voltage fade and capacity drop observed in these batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The problem was, New Yorkers of that year had a flaw that even our auto writers didn’t know about yet.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
But disabled parenting actually offers practices that can make parenting more humane for everyone: accepting our flaws, relying on community, and rejecting consumerism.
—Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
Verb
And there’s no question Brian Tyree Henry’s unique abilities as an actor tap into the same deep well of screen presence and emotional integrity that flowed through Hackman’s work, no matter how flawed the character.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Study challenges flawed hypothesis The study challenges the leading hypothesis that the formation of molecular oxygen (O₂) within the cathode material was responsible for the voltage fade and capacity drop observed in these batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
Noun
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Isaac soon betrays and murders the soldiers, including Peck's character, and defects to the Washington Liberation Front.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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In the new suit, lawyers for the board presented a detailed explanation of defects in the tower that emerged from the start.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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All of the 37 public hospitals in Khartoum have been severely damaged and looted, Saad said.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The butterflies themselves are nearly gone, but the ink has left three blotches down her arm.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sadly, the price of an alternative school was too high, and she was forced to send her children to public schools marred by gang violence and bullying.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Oracle has struggled with a thorny, years-long EHR rollout with the Department of Veterans Affairs, marred by patient safety concerns.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shaved her head, grappled with surgery scars and bald spots.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Overall rejuvenation is the goal, with issues like fine lines, early-stage sagging, large pores or acne scars being targeted.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Your Gmail account is under attack from those who would compromise it, lock you out, and then use the resources within to stage further attacks against you and your contacts.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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As Lee notes, the presence of an individual’s credentials in such logs isn’t automatically an indication that the individual himself was compromised or used a weak password.—
Ashley Belanger – May 8,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Two people were injured and a dozen apartments left uninhabitable following an early morning fire Wednesday at a three-story apartment building, the second residential fire in Elgin in less than a week.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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According to the Associated Press, no one was injured during the incident, citing court documents.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Flaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaw. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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