as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
had to total the car due to a distortion of the chassis resulting from collision
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Recent Examples of distortion
The result is a distortion of trust that neither state‑level experimentation nor federal device regulation is currently equipped to address.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
Its 30mm drivers deliver balanced audio without distortion, and the sound quality punches way above its price point.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
This distortion-free mirror can be mounted to the back of a door, like in a bathroom, or leaned against a wall, offering a varied aesthetic.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The more intermediaries between brands and consumers, the more opportunity there is for distortion between what is promised and what can actually be delivered.
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Teresa MacKintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distortion
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
Its 30mm drivers deliver balanced audio without distortion, and the sound quality punches way above its price point.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
This distortion-free mirror can be mounted to the back of a door, like in a bathroom, or leaned against a wall, offering a varied aesthetic.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The more intermediaries between brands and consumers, the more opportunity there is for distortion between what is promised and what can actually be delivered.
—
Teresa MacKintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distortion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distortion
deformation
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Here on Earth, structural engineers routinely design typical building systems to yield, crack, and sustain permanent inelastic deformation during a design-level seismic event.
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Excessive expansion can increase mechanical pressure inside a battery pack, raising the risk of cracks, deformation, internal short circuits, and temperature spikes.
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“Distortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distortion. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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