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
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Bakkila has been testing this sofa for more than three years and vouches for its easy stain removal and resistance to fading or warping of the all-weather wicker frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Adding hot water to a hot pan can cause warping, especially with non-stick cookware, Sokolowski warns.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
If they’re planted too close, though, their roots, trunks, and branches can cause warping, breakage, and shifting fence posts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The finish was even, with no visible warping or artifacts on the surface.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Cupping, warping, or gaps between planks.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Avoid soaking the wood, as excess moisture can cause warping or damage over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Avoid soaking the wood, which can cause warping or damage over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Micky Small says ChatGPT led her into a reality-warping spiral.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Submerging a hot pan in cold water can cause warping.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
For wood, use a lightly damp mop — not soaking wet — to avoid warping or water damage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
His music has spanned genres and mediums, with the composer filling various roles, but its through line is its sense of the uncanny and Lopatin’s understanding of how warping sonic textures can tap into surreality.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s made to withstand a moist environment that can lead to warping and cracking.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Most screens are lightweight but bend easily, so lift or slide them out gently to avoid warping the edges or poking holes in the mesh.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 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
Noun
Wooden decks need waterproofing to prevent rot, warping, and mold caused by moisture exposure.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Bakkila has been testing this sofa for more than three years and vouches for its easy stain removal and resistance to fading or warping of the all-weather wicker frame.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
Adding hot water to a hot pan can cause warping, especially with non-stick cookware, Sokolowski warns.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
If they’re planted too close, though, their roots, trunks, and branches can cause warping, breakage, and shifting fence posts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The finish was even, with no visible warping or artifacts on the surface.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Cupping, warping, or gaps between planks.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Avoid soaking the wood, as excess moisture can cause warping or damage over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Avoid soaking the wood, which can cause warping or damage over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Behind them, a floor-warping, extraterrestrial center in Victor Wembanyama.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Micky Small says ChatGPT led her into a reality-warping spiral.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Submerging a hot pan in cold water can cause warping.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
For wood, use a lightly damp mop — not soaking wet — to avoid warping or water damage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
His music has spanned genres and mediums, with the composer filling various roles, but its through line is its sense of the uncanny and Lopatin’s understanding of how warping sonic textures can tap into surreality.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
It’s made to withstand a moist environment that can lead to warping and cracking.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Most screens are lightweight but bend easily, so lift or slide them out gently to avoid warping the edges or poking holes in the mesh.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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This sacrificial mechanism forces an impact to expend far more energy to penetrate the material, thereby protecting the stronger, load-bearing polymer bonds from failing during rapid deformation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The deformation depends on a single free exponent.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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These beams of light allow scientists to see how our planet's ever-changing atmosphere might be distorting incoming light, which is critical for accurately analyzing telescope observations.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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In a forthcoming paper, Miran will argue along with two Fed economists that recent software inflation has been artificially inflated by technical factors, distorting headline and core numbers.—
Matt Peterson,Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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But higher oil prices — particularly if the conflict in the Middle East escalates — or a deteriorating labor market could make the consumer slowdown sharper than currently anticipated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Raman, who endorsed Bass’ reelection bid only to launch a surprise campaign to unseat her, said the incumbent lacked urgency on an array of issues, including production of new apartments, fixing deteriorating streets and sidewalks, and halting the exodus of entertainment industry jobs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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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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But once those distortions are removed, the underlying trend is hard to spin.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Between participation and distortion?—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Mejia said that Sokoloff was misrepresenting how many audits his predecessor had done by counting the number of reports — not actual audits — released over that time.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In a 255-page report, longtime pension writer and financial investigator Ted Siedle accused the California Public Employees’ Retirement System of misrepresenting the amount paid to Wall Street managers and withholding records about the fund’s investments.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Damaged pans may be harder to use safely and may continue degrading with heat, cleaning and metal utensils.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Years of degrading the Star Wars legacy with terrible, unwatchable streaming series and the disappointing end of the previous trilogy have taken their toll.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Plants respond by curling their leaves to reduce sun exposure, which reduces water loss.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Forward Denys Kostyshyn also had a dangerous curling shot tipped just wide by Sarasota goalkeeper Alex Sutton.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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