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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In contrast to static loading, to remain intact following a dynamic impact, a body must be able to absorb all of its kinetic energy by transferring it into reversible deformation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025 -
Shark Inspiration for Materials The research team applied pressure to microscopic pieces of the shark’s vertebrae and found deformations, smaller than one micrometer.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, 30 percent of professionals cited fears that AI tools might be misused for deception or distortion.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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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
Verb
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Charcot foot is an uncommon deformity of the foot that happens because of nerve damage, often from diabetes.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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“Squinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squinching. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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