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
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Wooden decks need waterproofing to prevent rot, warping, and mold caused by moisture exposure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
The finish was even, with no visible warping or artifacts on the surface.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
Cupping, warping, or gaps between planks.
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Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Avoid soaking the wood, which can cause warping or damage over time.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
This reduces the chance of warping, cracking, mold and pests.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Behind them, a floor-warping, extraterrestrial center in Victor Wembanyama.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Micky Small says ChatGPT led her into a reality-warping spiral.
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Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Submerging a hot pan in cold water can cause warping.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
For wood, use a lightly damp mop — not soaking wet — to avoid warping or water damage.
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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.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
It’s made to withstand a moist environment that can lead to warping and cracking.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Gravity arises from this warping, meaning the larger the mass, the greater the curvature of spacetime and the stronger the gravitational influence.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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, which can cause warping or damage over time.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Annual inspections, particularly in wet rooms, are recommended to check for signs of warping, swelling, odor, and water damage.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
This reduces the chance of warping, cracking, mold and pests.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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Here on Earth, structural engineers routinely design typical building systems to yield, crack, and sustain permanent inelastic deformation during a design-level seismic event.
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Excessive expansion can increase mechanical pressure inside a battery pack, raising the risk of cracks, deformation, internal short circuits, and temperature spikes.
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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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By the time the kids make it to the Gullet, the situation is deteriorating.
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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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.
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Timing, adjustments and sometimes outright manipulation can create distortions that do not survive a quality-of-earnings review.
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.
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However, critics contend these demands rely on flawed justifications, misrepresenting past operational losses and overlooking historical market failures.
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The lawsuit also accuses the company of misrepresenting the type of content available on its platform.
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Yet the more important revolution may be occurring much closer to the front, where inexpensive drones are removing personnel, disrupting logistics, degrading air defenses and redefining the relationship between mass, maneuver, and military power.
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With fewer cars coming in, fewer sales are going out, further degrading its standing with corporate.
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Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
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Romano Schmid’s curling effort from the edge of the area gave Austria the lead but Jordan equalised – their first goal at a World Cup with a strike equally as good just after half-time from Ali Olwan.
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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