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
Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some of these studies had serious flaws in their methodology, however, and in many cases their treatment of the animals would be considered unethical today.
—Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The findings, published Monday in a study in the journal Nature Astronomy, suggest that our understanding of the planet's protective magnetic field, or magnetosphere, may be flawed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Such teams may not implement security and governance best practices, leading to serious design and engineering flaws.
—Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some of these studies had serious flaws in their methodology, however, and in many cases their treatment of the animals would be considered unethical today.
—Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The comparison between how law enforcement handled the Capitol riot and the Floyd protests is flawed, Kent Greenfield, a professor at Boston College Law School told the AP in 2021.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
The findings, published Monday in a study in the journal Nature Astronomy, suggest that our understanding of the planet's protective magnetic field, or magnetosphere, may be flawed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
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During pregnancy, untreated hyperthyroidism has been associated with preeclampsia, premature births, stillbirths, and the development of congenital heart defects, per the ATA.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article A mysterious track defect somewhere along a major New York City subway line is wearing out the wheels on subway cars, causing a shortage of trains on the lettered lines, the Daily News has learned.Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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About 12,000 structures have been damaged of destroyed.David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
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Other establishments were not damaged but remain inaccessible due to the devastation.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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By its very nature, an errant blue streak or blurry black blotch conveys a certain artistic quality—and, therefore, must also possess an intriguing backstory.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Brown blotches and yellow patches dot its back and limbs.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Denver International Airport's $2 billion Great Hall renovation remains marred by mismanagement, a new report from the Denver Auditor's Office revealed.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the lone season of his one-year deal, Zimmer has seen his fair share of ups and downs with his defensive unit that has been marred with injuries.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Denise Richards is one tough cookie, and she's got the battle scars to prove it.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Following that awkward night in January, the County Commission ignored the threat of litigation until the Good Neighbor Council finally filed suit late in February, claiming their property values and quality of life were being compromised.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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This essential balance enables operational efficacy without compromising on the human element that Brandon relies on to create long-term client loyalty.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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With Inigo Martinez out injured after tearing his hamstring in the 5-2 Spanish Super Cup final pummelling of Real Madrid, both Araujo and Raphinha have strong chances of starting Wednesday's Copa del Rey last 16 clash against Real Betis on Wednesday.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The following year, three people from Nepal were injured by lightning when collecting the fungus and had to be rescued by helicopter after spending days stranded in the mountains.Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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