Thesaurus results for DEFORMATION

deformation

noun

ˌdē-ˌfȯr-ˈmā-shən

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of deformation Among Trump’s most consequential legacies has been his deformation of the temperament and disposition of virtually the entire Republican Party. —

Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026 Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape. —

Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 Most of the shifts and deformations gradually returned to normal by six months after return to Earth. —

Rachael Seidler, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026 In 1996, yet another deformation took place over four years. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deformation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformation

Noun

Ace Reputation’s models are trained not just to recognize explicit falsehoods, but to identify subtler distortions - context shifts, narrative framing, and the early signals of viral propagation, Gaurav claims.

— Wyles Daniel May 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Median Annual salary reflects the midpoint of earnings for each role; half of workers earn above this figure, half below—chosen over an average to avoid distortion from outliers.

— ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026