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
Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
When all the gifts are bought, the elves at Raise the Future warp and ready them making sure that dreams come true this Christmas morning.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
There are some instances when anything less than first is truly a failure, however warped that might be.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Luckily for her, there’s Zach (Bryan Greenberg), a D&D aficionado who knows a thing or two about time-warp movies.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
When all the gifts are bought, the elves at Raise the Future warp and ready them making sure that dreams come true this Christmas morning.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
General relativity suggests that objects with mass cause the very fabric of spacetime (the four-dimensional unification of space and time) to warp.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
There are some instances when anything less than first is truly a failure, however warped that might be.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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France meanwhile has deployed Rafale fighter jets over the skies of the United Arab Emirates to protect its military bases there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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In California, companies like Uber have backed efforts to limit contingency fees through ballot initiatives that distort how the system works.—
Ben Crump,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Carbon fiber offers high strength but requires high energy consumption to produce and is difficult to degrade.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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How Long Potting Soil Lasts Potting soil typically degrades after nine to 12 months once the bag is opened and can last up to two years when unopened, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Topping a cactus stem or cutting through a leaf or pad will leave behind ugly scarring and deform the plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Helmets, pads, or other devices could deform safely under sudden shocks or absorb energy during fast impacts to prevent injury.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the 62-54 loss to Virginia Tech at Gas South Arena in Duluth was indicative of the fight that’s first-year coach Karen Blair has used as a foundation to rebuild the program.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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With many health influencers giving it a bad reputation, this naturally occurring hormone has been largely misrepresented as of late.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Walmart will pay up to $100 million to settle a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 11 states alleging the company withheld tips and misrepresented wages to drivers who deliver orders as part of its Spark program.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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The development changed hands a couple of times during the 1920s, and during the late 1920s and the 1930s, the building deteriorated to the point of being unlivable as white flight and disinvestment hit the area, Preservation Chicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Infection occurs when the tree's bark is damaged by insects, animals, or mechanical wounds, causing the soft wood to deteriorate quickly and make the trunk and branches susceptible to breakage.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Con Ed and companies like it will continue to screw customers over so long as the system allows it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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TiMate, a Hong Kong tool company, says its new Arcos Driver was built for exactly that screw.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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