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
All in all, the researchers cataloged 3,907 arm actions that required 6,871 arm deformations.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Geologists are able to measure various aspects of deformation along the fault and gather valuable data on the earthquake activity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
The radar systems can also take specific measurements of motion, land deformation and moisture content.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The visual inspection of a connector cannot reveal internal crimp deformation, oxidation or micro-movement.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Geologists are able to measure various aspects of deformation along the fault and gather valuable data on the earthquake activity.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
The radar systems can also take specific measurements of motion, land deformation and moisture content.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
The visual inspection of a connector cannot reveal internal crimp deformation, oxidation or micro-movement.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformation
Noun
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The team traced this distortion to optostriction, where the electromagnetic field of light exerts a small but measurable mechanical force on the atoms.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The catch is, the capital that goes into these funds often has to be spent right away, and that may be creating distortions in the markets.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The disease can also cause foot deformities that worsen over time.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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From a practical standpoint, however, pointy-toed shoes can lead to foot deformities and health problems.—
Michael Watson,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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