as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
First, Some Facts Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is between Mars and Saturn.
—Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
While Bruno Mars doesn’t have stans like Grande, he’s been more consistent than Gaga on the charts — every one of his albums has put out at least one No. 1 single.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Trump also embraced Musk’s ambitions of reaching Mars — using SpaceX rockets — by 2028, or by the end of the Republican’s term.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Kyoto, Japan Reuters — The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
—Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Similarly, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Mars Express mission relies on AI to prevent memory conflicts, preserve valuable scientific data and reduce mission workload by 50%.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Musk has long argued that the future of the human species depends on reaching Mars.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Additional analysis indicated minerals in the meteorite at one point interacted with liquid water on Mars, although a specific timeframe couldn’t be established.
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The school was a model for the federal Indian boarding school system, where more than 970 children died and survivors bore scars from abuse and separation.NPR Washington Desk, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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The school was a model for the federal Indian boarding school system, where more than 970 children died and survivors bore scars from abuse and separation.NPR Washington Desk, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyone who fell severely ill from the mysterious disease was also severely malnourished, which weakens immunity.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The toppling of Assad also weakens Russian influence in the Middle East, as Moscow was a key supporter of his regime.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trust erodes as teams notice leaders avoiding problems.Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Endless scrolling through surface-level content erodes deep thinking and analytical skills.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is defined as exhaustion that significantly impairs your quality of life.Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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