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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Advertisers are bending over backwards to fit “maxxing” into their marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
At that time, theoretical physicist Vincent Meunier predicted that sharply bending graphene could rearrange its electrons and create an electrical response.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Growers are also reporting cucumbers that are coming out misshapen, with some bending back into a spiral.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In lieu of engaging in objective analysis, the discipline is shaping, even bending, the truth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Shhh,” Jay said, creeping closer and bending forward to get a better look.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
