distortions

plural of distortion
as in deformations
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 distortions These weren't the old deep fake videos of the past that are full of distortions. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 These accusations are utter nonsense, concocted from distortions, half-truths and lies. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 The distortions are especially striking given the actor’s pre-existing place in the pantheon of TV moms. — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Luurssen juxtaposed this polished fantasy with the distortions of body dysmorphia, questioning society’s expectations of the female body. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 These are two examples of politicians' truths among a plethora of others that are really lies, distortions, deceptions and desecrations of the citizens' trust in them. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 That is because taking something in 3D, like Earth, and drawing it in flat 2D as a map is always going to result in distortions. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Ukraine, for instance, supported efforts to correct distortions about Africa, but objected to the depiction of Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 Concerns about tariffs are creating distortions in the global market and contributing to higher prices, analysts say. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distortions
Noun
  • Topologists are therefore interested in how the n-dimensional Poincaré conjecture turns out when only diffeomorphic deformations are permitted.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Reference markers printed directly onto the silicone collar let a tiny onboard camera measure those deformations in real time.
    — Omar Kardoudi April 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jason is attending Crystal Lake, where he’s ostracized by his fellow campers on account of his facial deformities.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For example, patients with bunion deformities may not be able to tolerate their hallux being forced in a straighter position.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Distortions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distortions. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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