as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
an unshakable belief in the essential goodness of humankind is the warp of his philosophy
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as in distorts
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 degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people
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as in deforms
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 warps
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The text, too, warps the truth.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The massive object warps spacetime and thus the path of light from that background source.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the Ebony Forest Reserve offers canopy walks through ancient trees—as Curious Corner warps perception.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Really warps the ol’ concept of time and space.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
As Janus warps reality, their grandfather falls under his spell.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Imagine reaching Mars only to collapse from exhaustion, or facing an invisible killer that warps your DNA.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The text, too, warps the truth.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The massive object warps spacetime and thus the path of light from that background source.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the Ebony Forest Reserve offers canopy walks through ancient trees—as Curious Corner warps perception.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Really warps the ol’ concept of time and space.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
As Janus warps reality, their grandfather falls under his spell.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warps
Noun
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Both coalitions align African foundations and businesses to coordinate investments, champion learning as an economic priority, and strengthen delivery through their influence and capabilities.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jasmine Crowe-Houston is the founder of Goodr, an organization that regularly combats food waste by collaborating with businesses, foundations, governments, and sports teams to provide high-quality food to local communities.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This dynamic suppresses wages and distorts labor competition.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Expecting others to adapt to us is a selfish gesture that distorts the spirit of travel.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The goal is to understand exactly how and why performance degrades over time.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gasoline mixed with ethanol degrades even faster than pure gasoline and may not even last three months.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In free fall, the sheet deforms into an upside-down bell when a weight is attached at its center.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Because their season was an overwhelming disappointment that saw many of their offensive cornerstones underperform and many of their pitching shortcuts came back to bite them.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now 21, George has validated that move with an early-season breakout that’s turned him into one of Washington’s cornerstones.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others described a tenant that fails to follow lease terms, misrepresents facts and ignores neighbors’ concerns.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,' and 'did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Will, in response, contorts his entire face into a terrible grimace.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Warps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warps. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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