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
Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The trial, the longest in the history of Georgia, was at times a circus, accentuating flaws in the RICO Act and its applications.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Joseph Bien-Kahn, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
The White House has repeatedly defended Biden's decision to withdraw U.S. troops, while acknowledging that aspects of the evacuation were flawed.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for flaw 
Noun
What accounts for this imperviousness despite clear evidence of his dangerous and egregious flaws?
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One said that, without actual clues, the concept was completely flawed—the only compelling part would come at the very end, when the circle got tiny and utter chaos ensued.
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Fires can be caused by overcharging, overheating, physical damage or product defects, which trigger a process known as thermal runaway — where excessive heat inside a battery creates a self-sustaining chemical reaction that can then easily spread to adjacent batteries.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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However, with the recent severe repercussions of product defects and bugs in popular software, business leaders have begun to realize that adopting new shiny tools may be detrimental to an organization versus accelerating its innovation.Grant Bourzikas, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Over 3,400 schools and hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, while 10 million people have fled their homes.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The cars were significantly damaged in an apparent head-on collision.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The horse chestnut leaf blotch pathogen overwinters as fruiting bodies in leaves infected during the previous season.Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Anchoring Friday evening, Happy’s Place on NBC is averaging 4.6 million viewers and a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 (with DVR usage), according to Nielsen, which on an evening marred by low HUT (household using television) levels is considered a winner.Marc Berman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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July 29 - Protests break out in several Venezuelan cities after Nicolas Maduro is formally declared the winner by the county’s electoral authority in a presidential race marred by accusations of electoral fraud.CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The growth of the competitive industry is palpable nationwide, across communities that still bear historic scars inflicted in part by that same industry.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is a useful and thoughtful gift for gardeners tired of sporting itchy scars after a day in the yard.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dealing With Labor Challenges Tree fruit crops require a good deal of hand labor and the political controversy around immigration policy has compromised the functionality of the H2A system needed to supply that labor.Steven Savage, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Zenni Aviator Sports Sunglasses Zenni Aviator Sports Sunglasses Don’t compromise your personal style for high-quality running sunglasses!Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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There were no fatalities but two people were seriously injured with severe burns from a powerful explosion Tuesday night that destroyed several condominiums and heavily damaged others in Orion Township, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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The fish, which can grow to 30 feet in length and feed on krill, have typically washed up on beaches when injured or disoriented, according to scientists.James Doubek, NPR, 20 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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