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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms 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
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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
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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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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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