1
as in weakness
a defect in character
the common fault of being quick to judge others
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2
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
there's a fault somewhere in the program
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3
as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
getting the time of the performance wrong was entirely my fault
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as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl
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as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault
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as in to blame
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done
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Recent Examples of fault
Kelly McKinney, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Some possible scenarios include: The Department of Justice: If criminal activity occurred, and Evolve is found at fault, then the DOJ could force it to pay.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
In the 1935 ruling, the court upheld for-cause removal protections for Federal Trade Commission members, faulting Roosevelt's firing of a commissioner for policy differences.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Trying to find and eliminate every possible fault is a fool’s errand.
—Kelly McKinney, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Some possible scenarios include: The Department of Justice: If criminal activity occurred, and Evolve is found at fault, then the DOJ could force it to pay.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Verb
And now, the family is suing the producers and distributors of the documentary, including Disney and National Geographic, faulting them for the slaying.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
In the 1935 ruling, the court upheld for-cause removal protections for Federal Trade Commission members, faulting Roosevelt's firing of a commissioner for policy differences.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fault
Noun
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With a newfound sense of self, Murderbot is forced to hide its disgust for human weakness and emotion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Proton Mail encourages you to save a recovery key in the form of a lengthy code and a QR code, but that recovery key itself now becomes a weakness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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On one hand, speed always enables Chinese players to adapt faster and, if necessary, correct mistakes faster.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Maybe teams won’t make the mistake the Avalanche did and move Rantanen too soon.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Obviously, none of their former ballclubs have met expectations, but the managers don’t deserve all of the blame for the losing seasons.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Dedra's peers were eager to lay all of the blame at her feet.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Isaac soon betrays and murders the soldiers, including Peck's character, and defects to the Washington Liberation Front.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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In the new suit, lawyers for the board presented a detailed explanation of defects in the tower that emerged from the start.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Your routines, responsibilities, employment or health could have all budded happily.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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For more than a decade, the Communist Party of China has positioned itself as a vocal opponent of terrorism in global fora, invoking the language of stability, responsibility, and multilateral cooperation.—
Jianli Yang,
National Review,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The decision also sparked fierce debate from religious conservatives who criticized one board member’s staunch opposition to introducing prayer.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Noun
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If this story were a parable, our hero would likely suffer some ignoble end as punishment for his moral failings.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
13 May 2025
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In this newest cover-up, Clooney repeats his film’s original failing — its nostalgic salute to the power of electronic media suasion.—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Garcia, who denies gang membership, had an immigration court order protecting him from deportation, which the administration acknowledged was an administrative error.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Look for errors online or by going to the assessor’s office.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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“Fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fault. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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