bend
verb (used with object)
to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form.
bending
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present participleof bend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In other words, you can be forever reliant on the universe’s mercy or merciless in bending it to fulfill your ambition.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
This is what the industry calls "misalignment" - broadly defined as when AI machines do not act in humanity's best interests, such as by bending the rules.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Advertisers are bending over backwards to fit “maxxing” into their marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Computer simulations helped predict how bending should influence the movement of electrons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I guess it’s up to Lexie then,” Rhys says, bending to kiss the side of my head.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
