flaws 1 of 2

noun

plural of flaw
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it

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flaws

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flaw
as in damages
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 flaws
Noun
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks were our two biggest winners last week — both up more than 11% as news of the security flaws in the PHP programming language touched off a global security scramble. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Agents uncovered previously unknown software vulnerabilities and flaws in OpenAI’s own configurations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The same reasoning capabilities that help security researchers find flaws first can also let attackers rapidly scan the web for vulnerable targets and automate the creation of tools to exploit the vulnerabilities. — Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 Wiz Research said the flaws in PHP had been present for decades. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 There are so many flaws in the aging, crumbling infrastructure of the internet. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Ride inspection experts expect the investigation into the death of a man who fell from a Georgia roller coaster this month to examine if maintenance issues, design flaws or human error led to the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia. — Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 For decades, finding subtle software flaws required large teams of specialists manually reviewing code. — Doug Jacobson, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 As a writer, I was struck by Duanfang’s clear flaws and the dire and long-term consequences of his great yet dangerous ambition. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaws
  1. defects
  2. damages
  3. scars
  4. mars
  5. blotches
  6. compromises
  7. faults
  8. injures
Noun
  • The result showed up later as defects, rework, missed set dates and chargebacks.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Conventional diamond quantum sensors measure fluorescent light that is emitted by these defects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of defects
Verb
  • Writing strips out the reactive tone that damages trust and forces people to engage with the actual argument instead of the way it was said.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The condition, in which reduced blood flow damages the optic nerve, can cause sudden and permanent vision loss.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • Like other firs, the needlelike leaves of the oyamel fir grow directly from the branch, and the needles’ bases, which are shaped like suction cups, leave conspicuous circular scars when the leaves fall.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Officials are hopeful this week’s heavy rains have helped ease wildfire concerns, but such storms also raise the risk of debris flows or mudslides in burn scars, as well as flooding.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of scars
Verb
  • Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of mars
Noun
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blotches
Verb
  • The department also argues that threatening officers with prosecution for protecting their identities and their families chills enforcement of federal law and compromises sensitive operations.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • If a cyberattack compromises an AI system with authority over operational equipment, a cybersecurity event can become a process-safety event.
    — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of compromises
Noun
  • Defending champion Rybakina hit six aces but needed 11 set points to take the first set in a match that featured erratic serving and a total of 11 double-faults between her and Shnaider.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But for all Vicki’s faults, this season of RHOC is also doing her no favors.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of faults
Verb
  • The agency defines an attack as an incident where a bear injures or kills a person.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This pest injures the host plant by using its piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant sap.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaws. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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