as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside
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as in to damage
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Recent Examples of blight
Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Trash burning and water shortages are a worsening blight, while the construction of upscale villas has denuded vegetation and exacerbated a perennial flooding problem.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Disruptions to health care services and changes in migration travel disruptions were cited as likely contributors to the increase, but the trend highlights the difficulty in eradicating the illness that has blighted societies for centuries.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And from the time the blight arrived, scientists have been trying to figure out how to save the American chestnut as a species.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Trash burning and water shortages are a worsening blight, while the construction of upscale villas has denuded vegetation and exacerbated a perennial flooding problem.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Hope springs eternal and all that, but as a contract battle brews with its longest-standing media partner, MLB’s sunny return may be blighted by storm clouds.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Disruptions to health care services and changes in migration travel disruptions were cited as likely contributors to the increase, but the trend highlights the difficulty in eradicating the illness that has blighted societies for centuries.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
Noun
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With the help of this technology, defects were significantly reduced.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Doctors later discovered that Figari’s stroke was caused by a previously undetected congenital heart defect called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), in which a hole between the left and right chambers of the heart is left open as opposed to closing after birth, according to Penn Medicine.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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In addition, these same poisons can damage a cell’s DNA which can allow that cell to grow out of control and cause cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But this season, the one with the 4-15-0 blotch on the calendar from late November to early January, there’s no way to feel OK about Sunday.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Countless Black women, like Justice, live with the long-term mental and physical scars of pregnancy and birth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 44-year-old actress and breast cancer survivor opened up about her scars being visible during intimate scenes, while promoting their new Apple TV+ drama series Your Friends and Neighbors.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Mold on seedlings is common and typically doesn't harm the plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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As for whether a young generation of coders will be harmed by having these tools at their disposal, LeCun was somewhat dismissive, noting that past concerns about things like the calculator turned out to be largely unfounded.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Traveling north along the coast, a single dot marks a 1903 hurricane in southern New Jersey.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The biggest question mark for the Colts is the quarterback position.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But an unusually high reversal rate may indicate the company’s process for making initial decisions is flawed.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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