as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the comedian is renowned for his seemingly endless variety of facial contortions
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Hidden cascades of seismic ice stream deformation ETH Zürich: Ice streams move due to tiny ice quakes Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
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The study showed how ground deformation varied across the cities—for example, the area around LaGuardia Airport is sinking much faster than most of the rest of New York City.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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In addition to being a crucial group, the measure also avoids some of the demographic distortions associated with other methods.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Built on manic, strobing guitars and undulating waves of distortion, the music feels both cutting and brutalizing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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However, the council continued to deny any connection between the waste removal and the limb deformities, according to The Guardian.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Morrison also injured her hip and shoulder, according to Kruse, but the fracture brought on a spinal deformity and chronic pain.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Contortion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contortion. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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