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
When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.
—Vitor Rielli, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Elastically deforming wire structures are lightweight, durable, and can be bent within minutes using CNC bending machines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2018
David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.
—Vitor Rielli, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Elastically deforming wire structures are lightweight, durable, and can be bent within minutes using CNC bending machines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deforming
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These beams of light allow scientists to see how our planet's ever-changing atmosphere might be distorting incoming light, which is critical for accurately analyzing telescope observations.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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These developments do not rise to a level where AI can be said to be distorting the economy.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But the same dystopian phenomenon is contorting the whole labor market.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
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Despite the complex, stream-of-consciousness lyrics, hundreds of mouths could be seen contorting word-for-word with Springsteen’s, giving the show an intimate, local bar atmosphere.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a lively atmosphere at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (AKA Levi’s Stadium), Austria took the lead through a curling effort from distance by Romano Schmid in the 21st minute — the 10th goal from outside the box at this tournament, only two fewer than there were in all of Qatar 2022.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As part of the latest refurbishment, which was subject to numerous restrictions due to the buildings’ historical importance, the brand called back Foster’s team to raise the curling limestone and glass staircase by two floors, and connect it to both sides of the building.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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She was arrested at a hotel near the barn and booked at the Clark County Juvenile Hall on 12 counts of animal cruelty, including intentionally aiming or torturing a horse, as well as three counts of malicious destruction of property.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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She was later transported to the Clark County Juvenile Hall and charged with 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming or torturing an animal and three counts of felony malicious destruction of private property valued at more than $5,000, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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At least Mercedes is reverting back to screwing things together rather than gluing things in a back-to-basics manufacturing push.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Screwworm gets its name from the maggots’ habit of burrowing — or screwing — into a wound, according to the USDA.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Deforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deforming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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