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
Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite that, there’s power in knowing yourself, flaws and all, and braving a dating format that’s designed to pressure test those exact flaws in the extreme.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
James Broughel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There’s no denying the Yankees weren’t defensively flawed in 2024, but the issues in that particular inning should be viewed separately, especially because the players were the ones the organization would want involved in the action: the sure-handed Judge, Volpe, Cole and Anthony Rizzo.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But to date there has been no answer to what would appear to be a fundamental question – and perhaps a flaw in the decision to place ethnic studies in a ninth-grade class.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite that, there’s power in knowing yourself, flaws and all, and braving a dating format that’s designed to pressure test those exact flaws in the extreme.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
In fact, government economic analyses tend to be methodologically flawed in part because of OIRA oversight.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There’s no denying the Yankees weren’t defensively flawed in 2024, but the issues in that particular inning should be viewed separately, especially because the players were the ones the organization would want involved in the action: the sure-handed Judge, Volpe, Cole and Anthony Rizzo.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
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Found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, this troubled individual was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for up to 60 years.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Battery defect detection startup Glimpse raised a $10 million Series A led by Japanese electronics giant TDK's venture group.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 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,
17 Mar. 2025
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An Oregon Tesla dealership was shot up this month, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Doctors could see white blotches and smears around those dark spaces, indicating lesions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the geckos have pale brown bodies with several darker brown bands and lighter white blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Moon, meanwhile, still bears many large scars from this period, because its surface is far less active.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In today’s environment, where DEI programs are under attack and frequently misunderstood, leaders who invest in building and supporting diverse teams unlock a broader range of perspectives, fueling better decision-making without compromising on standards or quality.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Does that critical framework become compromised with the infusion of ethnic studies as the primary content?—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Man charged after crash that killed 5 A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved more than a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35, authorities said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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After leaving he workplace, police said Bell later returned, pulled a gun and shot the man in the torso, seriously injuring him.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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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 23 Mar. 2025.
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