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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a glass nectar reservoir, which is ideal for Southern weather to prevent warping and cracking in high heat when summer comes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 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
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
Avoid soaking the wood — excess moisture can cause warping or cracking over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
It’s made with a glass nectar reservoir, which is ideal for Southern weather to prevent warping and cracking in high heat when summer comes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 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
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
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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
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Kennedy Center leadership is conducting tours with congressional staff and donors to demonstrate that the building needs major renovation due to water damage, HVAC issues and deteriorating infrastructure.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lake County has taken the first steps towards absorbing the responsibilities of the essentially defunct Del Mar Woods Sanitary District, a tiny government unit consisting of a subdivision with fewer than 90 lots and deteriorating sewer pipes.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 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 band’s 2021 debut album, Pure, which caught the attention of Chicago’s Skin Graft Records, relied on harsh distortion and eccentric mixing in the trebly vein of Wavves or Times New Viking.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fixing the distortions that increasingly limit these benefits to the rich — and pressure middle-class families to accept ever-rising demands on their time and wallets — should be a priority for policymakers.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ramsey’s attorneys said there are gaps in the case prosecutors presented to the grand jury, including by misrepresenting what the witness reported in the 911 call, and attorney Alfredo Parrish said the grand jury even pushed back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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The situation has caused a pile-on of speculation and allegations—including from some of its competitors—that the company is purposely degrading performance owing to a lack of compute capacity.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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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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This curling action is often the precursor to a broader trend change, signaling that the sellers are losing their grip.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Think horseshoes, bocce ball, futsal, axe throwing … and yes, curling.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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