as in distortion
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge
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Recent Examples of deformation
According to Graning, doors get squeaky because of hinge wear and tear, wood deformation, and metal rubbing together—all of which naturally happens over time.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Minicameras beneath a protective gel pack that lines the robot’s surface let the sensors visually estimate the gel’s deformation to gain tactile information.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
Everything from a 15-degree to a 45-degree overhang printed brilliantly without deformation or issue.
—PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Minicameras beneath a protective gel pack that lines the robot’s surface let the sensors visually estimate the gel’s deformation to gain tactile information.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
Everything from a 15-degree to a 45-degree overhang printed brilliantly without deformation or issue.
—PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformation
Noun
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Nicholas is especially attuned to how the distortion of visual perception can trigger a cascade of runaway mental and physical responses.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Audio and video calls were clear and free of distortion on both platforms in testing.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bouton, who endured yearslong treatment for spinal deformities that could have caused paralysis eventually, is happy to be playing at all.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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For spinal deformity patients, many of whom have complex medical comorbidities, the anesthesia team maintains safety throughout the procedure.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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