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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Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
In a July 31 filing made public today, Kari Morrissey says Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer was determined to end Baldwin’s trial for the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and flawed in her reasoning.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Your flaws and your strengths are two poles of the same traits.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
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published 20 October 2024
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Escape your echo chamber.
—The Week Us, theweek, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
Furthermore, the process may be flawed, even when executed correctly.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
In a July 31 filing made public today, Kari Morrissey says Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer was determined to end Baldwin’s trial for the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and flawed in her reasoning.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
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Levine's daughter, Jesse, was born with a rare heart defect requiring multiple surgeries and a lifelong pacemaker.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Warranties cover your bed from manufacturing defects and can protect your investment beyond the trial period.Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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Outside of the stadium, fans clashed with the police and the visiting team bus was damaged after objects were thrown at the windows of the vehicle.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Scott said fire suppressant inside the Portland box protected more than 400 ballots inside, and only three ballots were damaged.Chris Boyette, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The moon is a faint blotch in the upper right of the image.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Its gill slits are located within a large circular blotch.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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This past July, Maduro declared victory in a vote once again marred by widespread fraud.Zach Dorfman, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, her time with the promotion was marred by long periods of inactivity.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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His scar doesn't seem to physically affect him, but he gets spooked by sudden or loud noises and can be skittish.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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This non-greasy product is recommended for anyone who struggles with sensitive skin, acne scars, or hyperpigmentation.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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As these are separate accounts, the hacker would need to compromise them as separate entities.Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to Eva Velasquez, president and chief executive of the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps consumers when their identities are compromised.Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv announced later on Sunday that one person injured in the attack died, TPS reported.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Over the last five years, the county has paid roughly $75 million in settlements and jury verdicts to the families of people who have died in jail, as well as individuals seriously injured in jail custody.Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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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 8 Nov. 2024.
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