as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
an unshakable belief in the essential goodness of humankind is the warp of his philosophy
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
the faulty English translation really warps the meaning of the original Russian text
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as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people
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as in to deform
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
freezing warped the plastic, and now the cover won't fit
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Recent Examples of warp
Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This month’s issue interrogates the struggle to arrive at the truth and the ways in which belief warps reality.
—The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Then the dream warped into a nightmare, as some wretched souls began to freeze mid-step or drown in slush, while manic revelries raged all around them.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Its architecture mirrors the sturdy structure of warp and weft, the two basic elements to weaving, symbolizing the enduring strength of community, unity and creativity.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This month’s issue interrogates the struggle to arrive at the truth and the ways in which belief warps reality.
—The Dial, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The White House’s callous tactics are warping perceptions of reality.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Then the dream warped into a nightmare, as some wretched souls began to freeze mid-step or drown in slush, while manic revelries raged all around them.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp
Noun
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And while the Texas outbreak has slowed significantly, across the country, Rivers says the U.S. is now seeing more cases on a weekly basis than in previous years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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In a realignment era when rivalries (and trophies) are forced upon fan bases, Notre Dame-Clemson has grown organically, fed by moments that would define seasons and careers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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However, the same technologies that can immortalize could also distort and manipulate reality.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Donovan continued that social media also distorts wealth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Customer service was once rated among the highest in the American Customer Satisfaction Index – until relentless budget cuts started to degrade it.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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In March, the US carried out extensive strikes on Yemen to degrade the group’s military capabilities.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Vincent attempts through various means to convince people of this infiltration of aliens who appear as normal humans except for their emotionless personalities and deformed little fingers on their hands.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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New traction and stability programming first needed to cope with the tires deforming significantly under hard acceleration and sending sensors haywire.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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May is the time to invest wisely, delegate responsibly, and set the foundations of your kingdom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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This insight became the foundation of FabuLingua’s Magical TranslationsⓇ method.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Republican lawmakers have largely rallied around Trump, accusing Democrats of misrepresenting the legislation.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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The claims misrepresent both the nature and scale of violence affecting white farmers.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency for Ruidoso on Tuesday, warning of rapidly deteriorating conditions and rising river levels that threatened homes and businesses.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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This is where matters deteriorated, as PSG faced losing the player for nothing, having committed hundreds of millions to his transfer fee, salary and bonuses over the years.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Take behavioral health services, a bedrock part of county services with a $1.3 billion budget, more than 1,300 county staffers and hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars flowing in.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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His core campaign promises — rent freezes, fast and free buses, universal child care — have been the bedrock of his online platform.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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