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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warp
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Remove warps in early spring prior to spring growth to avoid damaging the trunk.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Myth 3: People With A High Body Count Cannot Commit
A popular argument against having multiple partners before tying the knot is that your sense of commitment will be warped.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warp
Noun
Futuristic power sources — god bless you, dilithium — and replicators also meant that supplies were rarely a problem, though Janeway did ration replicator usage to save energy for the warp drive.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Remove warps in early spring prior to spring growth to avoid damaging the trunk.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
Strange, sticky shapes appear as the bacteria reassemble into ridges and depressions that warp and buckle, almost as if the collective is breathing.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Myth 3: People With A High Body Count Cannot Commit
A popular argument against having multiple partners before tying the knot is that your sense of commitment will be warped.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp
Noun
-
On an adjusted basis, Target reported $1.30 per share.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
In fact, over the last three seasons, the team that posted the higher passing EPA (a metric accounting for success on a play-by-play basis) in games won 77 percent of the time, according to TruMedia.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
The cell phone camera has become both the tool humans use to perform and the reason that performance distorts even further in the eyes of others.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
-
Unfortunately, this racial lens merely distorts the rivalry narrative, transforming what should be celebrated as an engaging competitive dynamic into something unnecessarily contentious.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Erebus is at risk of degrading due to strong currents.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
-
Plus, this rash guard’s fabric blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays, though keep in mind that frequent laundering will degrade the UV-blocking ability over time.5 In general, it’s recommended that UPF clothing be replaced after 40-50 washes.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
The analysis revealed that the mantle beneath the near versus the far side of the moon has a difference in its ability to deform—one of about 2–3 percent.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
-
This activity, characterized by a feature called a corona, may be deforming the planet’s surface in a way similar to events in Earth’s past.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
Drawing on a unique educational foundation that combines mechanical engineering, business, metaphysics, and computer science, Gopi connects patterns that others might miss through his academic research.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
-
Citrus: The Backbone of the Bar Cart Best with: Vodka, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey If cocktails had a flavor foundation, citrus would be it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
Despite following legal guidelines, the video was accused of misrepresenting events and using replicas instead of authentic artifacts.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
-
The news dropped just as The New York Times reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission was investigating whether Coinbase had misrepresented its user numbers in past filings.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
Verb
-
Their mental health deteriorated, which reinforced the officer’s excuse to keep them deadlocked.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
-
While more durable than the original Irish linen that encased the wings when the KC Eaglet rolled out of the factory on Aug. 12, 1930, all fabrics will deteriorate over time from exposure to the sun.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Congress’ positions on procedural issues, such as raising the debt ceiling or eliminating the filibuster, also increasingly depend not on bedrock principles but on who occupies the White House.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
-
Increasingly, however, the interviews that are the bedrock of film coverage are fewer, shorter and more lightweight, often to the point of being useless for anyone trying to write a serious piece.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share