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
Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a standard precaution to prevent other hackers from exploiting the flaw, while some users are still unprotected.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Bates conducted a monthslong investigation before determining Mosby’s motion to vacate Syed’s conviction was flawed, according to the filing, but did not assess the credibility of the case against Syed.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The complaint says these systemic flaws have facilitated and allowed drug use that’s been reported by staff and residents, as well as overdose deaths.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a standard precaution to prevent other hackers from exploiting the flaw, while some users are still unprotected.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Founding Fathers knew that human beings were flawed.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Bates conducted a monthslong investigation before determining Mosby’s motion to vacate Syed’s conviction was flawed, according to the filing, but did not assess the credibility of the case against Syed.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
Noun
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The pictures are fed through a machine learning algorithm to spot possible defects.—
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Smart Manufacturing: High-resolution images of equipment, materials, and defect patterns are vital for computer vision models in automation and quality control.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 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
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The transition has been marred by ongoing disagreements, political tensions, infighting and what security experts describe as a lack of a cohesive strategy for fighting the gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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What Happened On March 8? The SAT, a cornerstone of college admissions, was marred by technical and administrative issues on test day.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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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Smith was penalized with 50 points and fined $25,000 for causing the collision, which not only compromised their race positions but also set off a chain reaction behind them that wrecked multiple cars.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Clever design choices enable a lower price point without compromising D’Agostino’s core values, inside and out.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Boosie Badazz is counting his blessings after walking away from a massive car crash in Georgia that left multiple drivers and passengers injured.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two officers were also taken to the hospital but were not injured, sources said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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