as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
you'll regret the constant screwing of your face—someday it's going to freeze in that position!
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1
as in distorting
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
screwed up his face at the taste of the medicine
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2
as in squeezing
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
managed to screw his siblings out of their share of the inheritance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screwing
Noun
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Based on previous eruptions, changes from current activity in the earthquakes, ground deformation, summit lake conditions, and fumarolic activity would be expected if magma began to move closer to the surface.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025 -
If the volcano doesn’t erupt at all, gas emissions, earthquakes, and ground deformations would slowly decline, disappearing over a few weeks or months without ever escalating into an explosion.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Communications Commission's news distortion investigation into CBS drew a public rebuke from a bipartisan group of five former FCC commissioners, including two former chairmen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Attention also could be paid to dismantling foreign anticompetitive market distortions, in order to augment the benefits achieved through the Task Force.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And no, this isn’t some cheating scandal or love triangle.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Niemann, who had previously admitted to cheating in online games, denied Carlsen's allegations.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
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This is indeed a car that will reward you for hustling it down a twisty road should the desire arise.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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And for Lil Baby, one of the hottest artists out at the moment, the transition from hustling in the streets of Atlanta to earning over $100 million in record deals and endorsements came with a harsh financial wake-up call.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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That’s right—she’s managed to outdo even herself, beating her 17-week streak from 2023.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Screwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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