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
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Twenty-five years building traceable supply chains for Cartier, Chopard, and Tiffany taught Carter how that margin pressure warps behavior downstream.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Annual inspections, particularly in wet rooms, are recommended to check for signs of warping, swelling, odor, and water damage.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Gerrymandering warps the balance of minority and majority rights.
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Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
Twenty-five years building traceable supply chains for Cartier, Chopard, and Tiffany taught Carter how that margin pressure warps behavior downstream.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Managing Moisture and Humidity From warping the vanity to enabling the growth of mold and mildew, moisture can make a bath both unsightly and odorous.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Annual inspections, particularly in wet rooms, are recommended to check for signs of warping, swelling, odor, and water damage.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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This disciplined recovery is vital in areas such as forecasting, where flawed workflows can distort decisions far beyond finance.
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The biggest concern are realistic-looking visuals that subtly distort scientific details while remaining believable enough to pass initial review.
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When temperatures rise, heat can quietly degrade pantry staples, making refrigeration essential to preserve quality and flavor.
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If leaders are not present and actively developing people, the system degrades—quietly at first, then all at once.
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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Some cells were mechanically deformed to simulate incidents such as minor parking impacts.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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Other videos also misrepresented the earnings users could have made on parallel bets, the Journal's report found.
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Prosecutors say Chartraw, who also has ties to Lodi, built trust through personal and professional relationships by using false account statements to misrepresent data for additional investment funds.
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England reached stumps on 103-4 after 15 overs, still needing 270 runs in its seemingly forlorn chase of 373 to win on a deteriorating pitch and heading for a first defeat in a home series of three or more tests since 2012.
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Intensifying wildfires across eastern Utah and western Colorado are sending thick smoke into portions of the state, creating hazy skies and deteriorating air quality for many mountain and western Colorado communities.
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The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.
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Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
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“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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