as in distorting
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
a cynic whose face seems to be permanently deformed by a sneer
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Recent Examples of deforming
Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deforming
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These pressures are distorting the market.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The comments reflect longstanding German concerns about what Berlin sees as an undervalued yuan, market-distorting subsidies and overcapacity among Chinese exporters that have built massive trade surpluses with Europe’s largest economy, amounting to 90 billion euros ($106 billion) last year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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But film and television stars lately have been contorting themselves to say less.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because you’re done contorting, shrinking, softening, and waiting for permission.—
Samyra,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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But comparing the modern-day impact of opera and ballet to that of film would be like comparing curling to NFL football.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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Steve Emt of Hebron and his mixed doubles wheelchair curling partner Laura Dwyer of Team USA are headed to the bronze medal game at the Paralympics in Italy after losing to South Korea 6-3 Tuesday morning in the semifinal match at Cortina Olympic Curling Stadium.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Ayatollah ruled as a brutal dictator, killing and torturing his own people, imposing harsh restrictions on basic freedoms, and put the lives of our troops and global allies constantly at risk.—
Derek Tran,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Draughan was arraigned Thursday on two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals, one count of felony firearms, one count of cruelty to an animal resulting in the animal's death, and one count of abandoning animals.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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All the setup required was screwing in the legs.—
Noah Kaufman,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, on a clear if cold day the three walked through several inches of snow, screwing in the new signs.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deforming. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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