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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Because wooden cutting boards should not go in the dishwasher, where high heat and harsh detergents can cause cracking and warping, a thorough hand-wash is essential, Schneider says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 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
The shape is created using injection molding, which gets you a dense, tough mat that resists cracking, warping, and wear, providing long-lasting protection for your vehicle’s interior.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 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
This is especially true for wood decking, as organic growth and dirt trap moisture against the wood surface, leading to rapid wood rot, splintering, and warping.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 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
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
Noun
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
Because wooden cutting boards should not go in the dishwasher, where high heat and harsh detergents can cause cracking and warping, a thorough hand-wash is essential, Schneider says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 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
The shape is created using injection molding, which gets you a dense, tough mat that resists cracking, warping, and wear, providing long-lasting protection for your vehicle’s interior.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 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
This is especially true for wood decking, as organic growth and dirt trap moisture against the wood surface, leading to rapid wood rot, splintering, and warping.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Laminate is particularly susceptible to warping from moisture.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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However, the authors acknowledge that even their advanced simulations still cannot capture every fine-scale detail of crustal deformation or ejecta movement.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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All of the processes of deformation, faulting and sedimentation are localized in one area, causing the Earth's crust to thin dramatically, according to Rowan, the study's lead author.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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His side accused Lively of distorting events on set and filed a defamation suit seeking $400 million in damages against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and others.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Stern recommends hanging the silk item freely while steaming to prevent the garment from stretching or distorting.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Mohammadi’s family said her health had been deteriorating in prison, in part because she was heavily beaten during her arrest.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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In recent years, the island’s deteriorating infrastructure has been a backdrop for violence, neglect, and death; a federal judge has deemed its conditions unconstitutional.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 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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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 challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Russia’s over-all economy is beginning to suffocate under the many distortions and externalities caused by four-plus years of full-scale war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The woman leading a Granbury private school affiliated with the conservative Turning Point USA movement previously served time in federal prison for, among other things, misrepresenting herself as a licensed medical professional while working in a pediatric office in Maryland.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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In contrast, the researchers engineered separate strains of Bacillus subtilis to produce two cooperative polymer-degrading enzymes that work in tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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Experts claim the layer can begin degrading at temperatures above 158°F, potentially accelerating battery wear over time and increasing long-term safety concerns if such heat exposure becomes frequent.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The mood music at City, meanwhile, is noticeably more subdued, although Jeremy Doku’s last-gasp curling equaliser on Merseyside did keep their hopes alive.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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