as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortions
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Tiny quartz and feldspar crystals, no bigger than a human hair, that carried microscopic planar deformation features.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025 -
All in all, the researchers cataloged 3,907 arm actions that required 6,871 arm deformations.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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In his Monday remarks, Carr referred to the possibility of the FCC reviewing a news-distortion complaint against ABC stations over Kimmel.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Path to practical use Pinhole imaging, first described by philosopher Mozi in the 4th century BC, offered unlimited depth and no distortion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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These imaging scans help provide a better look at the bones to detect fractures, bone deformities, infections, and abnormalities like tumors.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Contortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortion. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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