as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside
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Recent Examples of blight
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Through greater community engagement and in collaboration with the 23rd Street Corridor Working Group, Johnson said residents felt more empowered and invested in efforts to reduce crime and blight, eventually moving the lighting project along through its first phase.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Sam Lee, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Returning from a loan spell at Brighton last season, the 22-year-old initially impressed Flick in preseason training but then fell to a foot injury that once more blighted his progress.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Watch for foliar diseases such as leaf spots, rust, and blight.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Through greater community engagement and in collaboration with the 23rd Street Corridor Working Group, Johnson said residents felt more empowered and invested in efforts to reduce crime and blight, eventually moving the lighting project along through its first phase.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
They have been blighted by injuries and are well below their best.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Returning from a loan spell at Brighton last season, the 22-year-old initially impressed Flick in preseason training but then fell to a foot injury that once more blighted his progress.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
Noun
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Found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, this troubled individual was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for up to 60 years.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Battery defect detection startup Glimpse raised a $10 million Series A led by Japanese electronics giant TDK's venture group.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The way it’s assembled brings a big advantage if it’s rolled or damaged, as body panels may be replaced in a matter of a few days.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Doctors could see white blotches and smears around those dark spaces, indicating lesions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the geckos have pale brown bodies with several darker brown bands and lighter white blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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But those stocks were mined with some gusto, and large portions of the island were essentially ruined.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The metaphor of showing her scars to him is a very literal metaphor, but she’s never felt the real love that comes from somebody truly seeing you.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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Minor flooding, mud slides, rock slides, and debris flows may occur with the most intense activity, especially in and around burn scars.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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TdA's mass migration to the United States will further the Maduro regime's objectives of harming U.S. citizens and undermining public safety, according to the White House.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tobacco smoke is known to alter hormone levels and may harm thyroid health.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Curry was only two 3-pointers away of the 4,000 mark when the game began on Thursday.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mark was anticipated and celebrated only lightly by Curry and the Warriors in the lead-up.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their argument is legally flawed, morally deficient and provably inconsistent.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Founding Fathers knew that human beings were flawed.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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