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. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025 The radar systems can also take specific measurements of motion, land deformation and moisture content. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 July 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 Everything from a 15-degree to a 45-degree overhang printed brilliantly without deformation or issue. PC Magazine, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for deformation
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  • The researchers were able to glean more information about the event by analyzing the gravitational waves – distortions in space-time caused by powerful cosmic events – produced as the black hole bounced away from the site of its parents' rendezvous.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Fundraises add another layer of distortion.
    Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 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
  • 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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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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