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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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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
Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Smaller faults branch off or join the San Andreas Fault, including the San Jacinto Fault in Southern California.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The approach represents a concrete step towards fault tolerance using Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes on planar hardware that IQM uses.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Noun
One was definitely not the fault of the Ojai; another driver cut across our path and the Ojai braked hard.
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Rakesh Agrawal,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Smaller faults branch off or join the San Andreas Fault, including the San Jacinto Fault in Southern California.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Verb
Guerra said while Bass can do much of her job from another city for a day, a mayor is often faulted for not being front and center during an emergency.
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Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The approach represents a concrete step towards fault tolerance using Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes on planar hardware that IQM uses.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fault
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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That ended his day after five innings of one-run ball, with just one mistake — a slider that Manny Machado clobbered for a solo homer — against him.
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Will this turn into a tragic mistake Daemon soon regrets?
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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Conducted at Longcheer Technology’s electronics manufacturing facility, the robots carried out tasks including tablet inspection, defect sorting, and material transport without interruption.
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Roughly one-third of congenital heart defects in children with Down syndrome resolve naturally, and many need only a minor intervention.
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
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These failings dated from 2012 to May 2025.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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Michael Conforto, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ had RBI hits in the sixth, when the Cubs’ runs were unearned thanks to a pair of errors.
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“Fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fault. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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