as in deformation
the twisting of something out of a natural or normal shape or condition
the rear bumper suffered some pretty noticeable misshaping from the accident
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as in distorting
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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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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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
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Timing, adjustments and sometimes outright manipulation can create distortions that do not survive a quality-of-earnings review.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
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Signs of scoliosis Early detection is important and can help prevent progression of spinal deformity and reduce the need for surgery.
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Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
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Romano Schmid’s curling effort from the edge of the area gave Austria the lead but Jordan equalised – their first goal at a World Cup with a strike equally as good just after half-time from Ali Olwan.
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But the same dystopian phenomenon is contorting the whole labor market.
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For more serious cavers who are at least 16 years old, this summer-only, four-hour tour requires crawling, climbing, and contorting.
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“Misshaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misshaping. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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