as in imperfect
having a fault
promptly took the defective microwave oven back to the store for a replacement
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Recent Examples of defective
The first trial in one of the largest U.S. mass torts ever kicks off Monday with 3M defending itself against claims that its Combat Arms earplugs were knowingly defective, harming the hearing of tens of thousands of soldiers.
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Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune, 28 Mar. 2021
The hope is that this approach will provide new olfactory receptor neurons for people whose own have been permanently damaged or defective since birth.
—Emma Young, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2015
Overheated or defective batteries can catch fire or even explode, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2023
Those factories could provide the recyclers with a great deal of defective or excess battery material, particularly in their early years.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
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Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune, 28 Mar. 2021
The hope is that this approach will provide new olfactory receptor neurons for people whose own have been permanently damaged or defective since birth.
—Emma Young, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2015
Overheated or defective batteries can catch fire or even explode, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2023
Those factories could provide the recyclers with a great deal of defective or excess battery material, particularly in their early years.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defective
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The Future Of Leadership: Confidence Over Perfection As organizations strive for innovation and agility, leaders who embrace their full, imperfect selves will thrive.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The point is to not be precise, as the result should be imperfect with soft-focus smudges.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Jayson Tatum kept the Celtics in the game most of the night with 33 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, but Brown had one of his worst games of the year with just 10 points.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The market, however, believes the opposite: That a trade war is bad, is easy to lose, and could plunge the U.S. into an avoidable recession.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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She was also drawn to Mickey’s flawed character, which was particularly appealing from an actor's perspective.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Fischer argues that Trump’s desire to end the war quickly suggests the US may not only be at risk of reaching a flawed deal in haste, but may actually be willing to settle for something that doesn’t offer long-term solutions.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Craft Men’s Pure Trail Trail-Running Shoes, $85 (originally $170) Craft Men’s Pure Trail Trail-Running Shoes Best Camping and Hiking Deals Don’t get caught with faulty outdoor gear this spring.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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The foundational premises of this worldview are faulty.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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The most poignant of those messages came from safety Josh Metellus, who posted a broken heart emoji that indicated the Vikings were moving on from his best friend.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hurt In Minors, In Hall Of Fame A broken arm at age 19 while diving for a flyball in the minors turned a promising pitcher into a full-time outfielder who hit his way into the Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Defective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defective. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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