as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition
the warping of the door frame over the years means there's always a draft now
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as in distorting
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 deteriorating
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people
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as in deforming
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 warping
Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Patterns of warping, cracks and discoloration caused by fire damage showed her body was burned with some flesh still on it, in a fire reaching at least 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 degrees Celsius).
—Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Steam mops are generally not recommended for hardwood floors, as the heat and moisture can penetrate the wood and cause warping, swelling, or other damage.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
To avoid warping, use a tap cold or cold cycle.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
For easier, safer storage, transfer leftovers to airtight containers or zip-top bags, which reduces the risk of cracks or warping, cools food faster, and makes freezing more practical when needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
By mapping so many Cepheids in the galactic plane, the scientists were able to trace the overall shape of the Milky Way’s disk, and the warping really stands out.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
High-quality construction elements help prevent warping or damage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Paramount, the people of New York (and, more broadly, the American people who have been inspired by Mamdani’s rise) can also be freer in their activism and political imaginations with a mayor free of such warping pressures.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
These models produce stable, coherent faces without the flicker, warping or structural distortions around the eyes and jawline that once served as reliable forensic evidence of deepfakes.
—Siwei Lyu, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Each sheet had to be prepared by being dried without warping and remaining smooth enough to be written on.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Laminate is particularly susceptible to warping from moisture.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The English Wikipedia is now roughly 93 times bigger than Encyclopædia Britannica, the shelf-warping print leviathan that fascinated him as a child.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Some customers noticed warping or bubbling of the backing material over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
For one, despite its own warping gravity as the metropole of global capital, New York is an extremely diverse political bloc—one Mamdani has already expertly engaged.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Patterns of warping, cracks and discoloration caused by fire damage showed her body was burned with some flesh still on it, in a fire reaching at least 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 degrees Celsius).
—Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Steam mops are generally not recommended for hardwood floors, as the heat and moisture can penetrate the wood and cause warping, swelling, or other damage.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
To avoid warping, use a tap cold or cold cycle.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
For easier, safer storage, transfer leftovers to airtight containers or zip-top bags, which reduces the risk of cracks or warping, cools food faster, and makes freezing more practical when needed.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
By mapping so many Cepheids in the galactic plane, the scientists were able to trace the overall shape of the Milky Way’s disk, and the warping really stands out.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2025
High-quality construction elements help prevent warping or damage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Paint will degrade over time in unregulated temperatures, especially as weather fluctuates for the seasons, and electronics will collect condensation in their circuit boards, internal pieces, and electrical equipment—all of which will cause warping and corrosion over time.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Flimsy rims don’t offer enough structural support to the sheet as a whole and can lead to warping.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Paramount, the people of New York (and, more broadly, the American people who have been inspired by Mamdani’s rise) can also be freer in their activism and political imaginations with a mayor free of such warping pressures.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
These models produce stable, coherent faces without the flicker, warping or structural distortions around the eyes and jawline that once served as reliable forensic evidence of deepfakes.
—Siwei Lyu, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Each sheet had to be prepared by being dried without warping and remaining smooth enough to be written on.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Laminate is particularly susceptible to warping from moisture.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The English Wikipedia is now roughly 93 times bigger than Encyclopædia Britannica, the shelf-warping print leviathan that fascinated him as a child.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Some customers noticed warping or bubbling of the backing material over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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Rain that gets through cracks in the pavement softens the soil beneath, causing more deformation under traffic loading and leading to more cracking, according to Jonathan Stewart, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This makes the material harder and more resistant to deformation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Removing those financial incentives would allow care to be organized around quality and access rather than distorting care into forms most favored by bureaucrats.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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For now, all that can be said for certain, judging by the latest implosion in his current employers West Ham’s fast-deteriorating season, is that nobody has benefited from his falling-out with Edu and the sequence of events that brought about Nuno’s exit from the City Ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iran has been racked by protests over the past several days around deteriorating economic conditions in the country, made worse by a growing water crisis and severe sanctions against Tehran.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Jan. 2026
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Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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That's when the voice distortion comes into play — but due to a history of viewers trying to cheat the system, The Masked Singer team does even more to deceive the audience.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, practical deployment has been prevented by sensitivity to ambient light, waveform distortion in LEDs, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In response, some on the right charged that the Times and its allies in academia were negatively misrepresenting American history.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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In November 2023, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin began investigating First Choice Women’s Resource Center to see whether the nonprofit had violated state consumer fraud laws by misrepresenting its services to clients, donors and the public.—
Carly Thomsen,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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However, early versions of these cells were notorious for degrading in a matter of days.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Keeping the same plan names while quietly degrading coverage undermines trust and the exchanges themselves.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Robinson got confused, tried to switch onto the curling Dixon-Waters while his defender, Chuck Bailey III, also trailed him to the wing, leaving Gwath alone under the basket for an easy dunk.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rentable cabanas along the trail are great for gatherings and s'mores, and weekly sessions of ice bocce (a blend of curling and bocce ball) amp up the fun.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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