misshape 1 of 2

as in to distort
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition a disease that she contracted during childhood caused her spine to become misshaped

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misshape

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noun

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Recent Examples of misshape
Noun
That’s a surefire way to bend the brim and otherwise misshape it. Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023 The misshapen hemoglobin misshape the cells. Jason Mast, STAT, 19 Dec. 2022 Do not store your menstrual cup in an air-tight container: A lack of air can actually damage and misshape the cup. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misshape
Verb
  • But the speakers broke up and distorted at this volume.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Messy data wrecks forecasts, distorts reporting and wastes time.
    Thasha Batts, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The researchers were able to glean more information about the event by analyzing the gravitational waves – distortions in space-time caused by powerful cosmic events – produced as the black hole bounced away from the site of its parents' rendezvous.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Fundraises add another layer of distortion.
    Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The unmistakable signature of chilli thrips are blooms that look deformed, scorched, singed and burnt.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, even high-quality 2D materials can have atomic defects, like missing sulfur or selenium atoms, which affect electrical behavior.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles because of a defect with hands-free highway assist, federal safety regulators said.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Portable smart tire pressure monitors screw onto the valve stem and connect to your phone, offering real-time updates and alerts for slow leaks.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Waterhouse said that screw caps generally make more sense for a wine like rosé, which isn’t intended to age, while cork is the standard for aging wines.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Drake White had a stroke while performing on stage in 2019 and was later diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), according to his biography on his website.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Examples include a Brazilian boy who had his pancreatic malformation disappear in 2013.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • These imaging scans help provide a better look at the bones to detect fractures, bone deformities, infections, and abnormalities like tumors.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Eventually, approximately 30% of patients develop serious cardiac complications such as cardiomyopathy, heart rhythm abnormalities, or heart failure.
    Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The proud mom welcomed Jones, who was born with Down syndrome and a rare congenital colon abnormality, in August 2022.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Misshape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misshape. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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