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
Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Michael begins in 1966 and warps up to 1988.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Keita Design’s young woodworkers use sustainable practices to create unique pieces, keeping natural imperfections and warps instead of discarding them as waste.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Relying on other nations for security guarantees warps national incentives by not forcing states to grapple with their own geopolitical reality, argues Kavanagh.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
Micron’s hulking worksite warps the scale of every building in Southeast Boise.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Their gravity warps space and time around them so much that no information from their confines can escape back out to the wider universe.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
As Albert Einstein predicted in his theory of General Relativity, gravity warps the fabric of space-time.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Gerrymandering warps the balance of minority and majority rights.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Michael begins in 1966 and warps up to 1988.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Keita Design’s young woodworkers use sustainable practices to create unique pieces, keeping natural imperfections and warps instead of discarding them as waste.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Relying on other nations for security guarantees warps national incentives by not forcing states to grapple with their own geopolitical reality, argues Kavanagh.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2026
Micron’s hulking worksite warps the scale of every building in Southeast Boise.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Their gravity warps space and time around them so much that no information from their confines can escape back out to the wider universe.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
As Albert Einstein predicted in his theory of General Relativity, gravity warps the fabric of space-time.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warps
Noun
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However, their tunnels can weaken foundations and undermine the stability of the soil under your home, says Jason Burkhart, managing director at Critter Control.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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A little past the halfway point, a heavy drumbeat crashes in and their voice distorts into screams and screeches, transforming the song from folk lament to dissonant protest.—
Nia Coats,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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Critics say that using it distorts the truth of a performance, but supporters believe that the tech discourages disruptions.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike conventional electronics that rely on plastics and heavy metals, the MEG degrades safely after use.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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It gets tested every year because the device degrades and conditions change.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Kinks are critical in determining where a material deforms, appearing in situations such as metals bending permanently or DNA strands separating.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.—
Rachael Seidler,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both players are being relied upon to be cornerstones of the franchise, and both showed promise in their rookie seasons.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Considering the potential for a new manager and the departures of long-serving Guardiola cornerstones like Stones and Silva, this is shaping up to be a big summer of change at City.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Verb
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But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Tyler Robinson's defense has argued that broadcasts of the proceedings create a media frenzy that often misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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One nanny will try to get to the bottom of it before all the partying, power and privilege corrupts her.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The criticism most often leveled at proposals to support journalism is that government money corrupts editorial independence, which is a very real concern.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Monk’s music contorts into an ecstatic dance, one more befitting of a ritual trance state than a night at the Five Spot.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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Bridges contorts his body, and jacks up an errant layup, but the play isn’t done there.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Warps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warps. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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