as in distortion
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge
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Recent Examples of deformation
The scientists found unexplained variations in some of those waves, pointing to physical deformations in the inner core.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformation
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Mitigating these distortions requires aggregating data across multiple platforms, applying credibility checks and validating online findings against offline context and data.—
Dr. Chiranjiv Roy,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The ComEd territory essentially has the least efficient electrical grid in the country, with 40% of homes experiencing power distortion at 8% or greater, according to Whisker Labs.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The end stage of Charcot foot is known as a rocker-bottom deformity.—
Isabel Casimiro,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Her son was born with clubfoot deformities – a condition which can affect mobility.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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