as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
warned him that the constant squinching of his face would someday leave him with a permanently deformed look
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as in crouching
to lie low with the limbs close to the body
squinched down to fit under the table
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as in distorting
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
squinched up her eyes in disgust
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as in flinching
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
didn't squinch a bit when the intruder pulled a knife on him
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Noun
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This indicates that this exotic type of deformation should not be neglected in regions where it is known to occur, even if its presence cannot be unambiguously inferred through laser spectroscopy, according to the study.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Right now, the deformation zone looks to be just south of our region, setting up along and just south of I-68.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the outlet, a witness claimed a group of people saw the snow leopard crouching from a distance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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State wildlife officials on Thursday said a mountain lion cub with an injured paw that was captured after being spotted crouching in the middle of a Castaic roadway is on the mend.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Removing those financial incentives would allow care to be organized around quality and access rather than distorting care into forms most favored by bureaucrats.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this Tudor renovation, designer Barrie Benson combined 10 different textiles and prints in a single, orderly viewpoint without flinching.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Human reflexes naturally protect the eyes; blinking, tearing, and flinching are some of the fastest human reflexes.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Dec. 2025
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In this environment, influencers and politically motivated accounts now function as de facto broadcasters, often spreading half-truths, distortions or outright falsehoods with little accountability.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sonos says that equates to a clear sound with reduced distortion.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Para-athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports, including para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboarding and wheelchair curling.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Competition gets underway Wednesday with curling action.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wind roared through the open doorway and into the vestibule where I was pressed against the side, wincing at the noise.—
Monisha Rajesh,
Outside,
9 Dec. 2025
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The actress was shown wincing in pain before being escorted out of the ballroom on a stretcher into an ambulance.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The body tries to repair the damage, but healing is often slow and incomplete, leaving the bone weakened and vulnerable to collapse or deformity — changes that can lead to lasting hip problems.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The genetic disorder is a connective tissue disease that leads to fragile bones and related complications like short stature, bone deformities, and fractures, per Mayo Clinic.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Squinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squinching. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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