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
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Using a wet mop can cause moisture to seep between the joints, leading to swelling, warping, and other damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In its warping of folk and R&B rhythms and vocals, the record is kin to Mereba’s The Breeze Grew a Fire and Cleo Reed’s Cuntry.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Too much moisture can seep into cracks, causing swelling, staining, or warping.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Gravity arises from the warping of space, and an impact on time can be detected with precise enough clocks.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026
That might be because the mat is too sticky for paper, causing some warping.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
No one knew how to decode this warping, however, until around the start of the third millennium.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
This helps prevent warping, which happens when one side of the board stays wet longer than the other.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The closer that light passes to the warping object, or gravitational lens, the more strongly its otherwise straight path gets curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
When we’re pulled in many directions, often simultaneously—money and love overlap in Ray when Aparna writes her number on a five rupee note—the weight of obligations can feel like a warping pressure.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Wood expands with heat and moisture, so steam cleaners can cause rapid movement of the wood, leading to warping.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Sokolov also wields a much shorter lens, warping and exaggerating space with each swinging motion, while his cast moves in almost dance-like fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
From online hoaxes about wildfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii to Russian and extremist propaganda during Hurricane Helene, information manipulation is warping responses to climate change and extreme weather.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Using the wrong cleaning solutions and tools can scratch the surface, strip or dull the finish, and even cause warping.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
Wooden Utensils Wooden spoons, spatulas and cutting boards might be heat-resistant, but prolonged exposure to high temperatures in an oven drawer can lead to cracking, warping, and splitting.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Using a wet mop can cause moisture to seep between the joints, leading to swelling, warping, and other damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
In its warping of folk and R&B rhythms and vocals, the record is kin to Mereba’s The Breeze Grew a Fire and Cleo Reed’s Cuntry.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Too much moisture can seep into cracks, causing swelling, staining, or warping.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Gravity arises from the warping of space, and an impact on time can be detected with precise enough clocks.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026
That might be because the mat is too sticky for paper, causing some warping.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
No one knew how to decode this warping, however, until around the start of the third millennium.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026
This helps prevent warping, which happens when one side of the board stays wet longer than the other.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
This can cause wood rot and paint warping.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The closer that light passes to the warping object, or gravitational lens, the more strongly its otherwise straight path gets curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
When we’re pulled in many directions, often simultaneously—money and love overlap in Ray when Aparna writes her number on a five rupee note—the weight of obligations can feel like a warping pressure.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Wood expands with heat and moisture, so steam cleaners can cause rapid movement of the wood, leading to warping.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Sokolov also wields a much shorter lens, warping and exaggerating space with each swinging motion, while his cast moves in almost dance-like fashion.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
From online hoaxes about wildfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii to Russian and extremist propaganda during Hurricane Helene, information manipulation is warping responses to climate change and extreme weather.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Using the wrong cleaning solutions and tools can scratch the surface, strip or dull the finish, and even cause warping.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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This could allow for greater design flexibility, as lower curing deformation results in fewer distortions during production.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Among Trump’s most consequential legacies has been his deformation of the temperament and disposition of virtually the entire Republican Party.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kyle is just outing herself as a gossip and is distorting what everyone has to say to try to one-up Dorit in her own life.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israel withdrew its diplomats amid security concerns and deteriorating relations with Turkey, following the war in Gaza.—
Suzan Fraser,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Israel withdrew its diplomats amid security concerns and deteriorating relations with Turkey during the war in Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.—
Vitor Rielli,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 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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The distortion uses religion as a tool to inflame hate and justify violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The zoom relies heavily on digital corrections to remove distortion and brighten its corners to match the center.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noem was removed from her position following demonstrable failures in her management of the Department of Homeland Security, including misrepresenting a $220 million advertising campaign to Congress and inadequate emergency response coordination.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Detectives reviewed the materials and obtained a warrant charging Melnick with harmful communications with a minor, enticing a minor and misrepresenting age to entice a minor.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Israel appears to have taken the lead on assassinating even low-level figures linked to Iran’s nuclear program while systematically degrading the knowledge centers that could prove useful in the future.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The determined plant can grow in many conditions, including sun or shade and wet or dry soil, displacing native species, disrupting local ecosystems, and even degrading riverbanks.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bay nearly equalized on a corner kick just a few minutes later as Taylor Huff sent a curling attempt from the left side of the box just wide.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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To no surprise, the curling portion shocked Irwin.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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