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
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Ziller plans to go to the State Budget Committee on Thursday to ask for a series of payments to which the state is obligated, including $3 million for the Gary blight elimination program.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Young people are graduating into an increasingly competitive job market and are struggling to secure roles as AI blights the job of entry-level workers.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Noun
Though prone to rot, blight, and mildew, these beautiful flowers remain a popular choice for adding color to your garden.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Ziller plans to go to the State Budget Committee on Thursday to ask for a series of payments to which the state is obligated, including $3 million for the Gary blight elimination program.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
But its popularity didn’t spread beyond the northern Spanish city until the domestic unrest that had blighted the Basque region dissipated in the 2010s.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Young people are graduating into an increasingly competitive job market and are struggling to secure roles as AI blights the job of entry-level workers.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
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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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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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Diseases that damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter blood were blamed for 55,081 deaths in 2024.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
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After all, plenty of cocktail enthusiasts already complain about mosquitoes ruining a summer evening.
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South Africa on Tuesday faces a major test for a state already stretched and carrying the scars of violence from years prior.
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An 18-year-old man with autism was repeatedly beaten and burned by his father and stepmother, resulting in his body being left covered with scars, according to investigators in North Carolina.
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At the time of its passing, state officials had expressed concerns about how students’ wellbeing could be harmed because of excessive phone use or cause distractions in their learning.
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The union representing state attorneys had requested an injunction against Newsom’s order, relying on the state’s signature environmental law to argue that the telework policy change would harm California’s environment.
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The Mega Millions jackpot blew past the half-billion-dollar mark ahead of the Tuesday, June 30, drawing, reaching $511 million with a cash value of $231 million.
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The roughly 30-minute experience marks Night School’s first major horror title under Netflix following the studio’s 2021 acquisition and projects including Oxenfree II and the Black Mirror tie-in Thronglets.
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All of that seems reasonable, even when accounting for the drastic paycut, family distance and flawed rosters.
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This analysis made several assumptions, some of which were flawed (though entirely reasonably).
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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