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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as in to damage
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Recent Examples of blight
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
In other words, there are lots of reasons to reduce the blight.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
They have been blighted by injuries and are well below their best.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Developers say the project will help carry out the city’s goal of building denser, affordable housing while reducing blight and creating jobs and businesses in the neighborhood as 18th & Vine continues to see new investment.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
In other words, there are lots of reasons to reduce the blight.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Disruptions to health care services and changes in migration travel disruptions were cited as likely contributors to the increase, but the trend highlights the difficulty in eradicating the illness that has blighted societies for centuries.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
They have been blighted by injuries and are well below their best.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
Noun
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Doctors later discovered that Figari’s stroke was caused by a previously undetected congenital heart defect called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), in which a hole between the left and right chambers of the heart is left open as opposed to closing after birth, according to Penn Medicine.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With the help of this technology, defects were significantly reduced.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fish have white faces with a black blotch in front of the eyes, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dark brown blotches with black edges dot its back, sometimes joining together to form bands.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Countless Black women, like Justice, live with the long-term mental and physical scars of pregnancy and birth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 44-year-old actress and breast cancer survivor opened up about her scars being visible during intimate scenes, while promoting their new Apple TV+ drama series Your Friends and Neighbors.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Mold on seedlings is common and typically doesn't harm the plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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Authorities later confirmed that the individual had expressed intent to harm the president, marking it as a credible assassination attempt.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From Romy and Michele to Carrie Bradshaw and Berger, Post-It Notes have left their mark on pop culture.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just before the half-mile mark, hikers will reach a red wooden deck that overlooks the San Diego River.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But an unusually high reversal rate may indicate the company’s process for making initial decisions is flawed.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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And there’s no question Brian Tyree Henry’s unique abilities as an actor tap into the same deep well of screen presence and emotional integrity that flowed through Hackman’s work, no matter how flawed the character.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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