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 Small changes such as this can make much larger waves in the future, as patients from all backgrounds can have a more transparent, fair view into their healthcare expenses without distortions from hospital systems. Craig M. Wax, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025 The only way out of this mess begins with resisting the distortions. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025 Meanwhile, 30 percent of professionals cited fears that AI tools might be misused for deception or distortion. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 Star noted that current distortions are not always malicious but often stem from a lack of training. Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for distortion
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deformation
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  • The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
    Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
  • This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Distortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distortion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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