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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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
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
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
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
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
Noun
However, remember that wood is naturally porous and will absorb the liquid if too much is applied, causing damage or warping of the floor.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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The design also features guide tubes made of Q12 alloy to resist fuel assembly bowing and lateral deformation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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This deformation and discoloration are attributed to the excessive heat some bricks experience in the firing process.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Normalizing interactions where such limitations do not exist risks distorting the very standard by which human love is measured.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 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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The poll also points to broader economic malaise; 55% of Americans say recent price increases have led to financial hardship, and the same number say their financial situation is deteriorating.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In all cases, companies are reporting a surge in oil trading activity, tempered somewhat by the deteriorating outlook for natural gas production, stemming from Iranian air strikes severely damaging crucial gas production sites in the Gulf.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 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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Well, first of all, the news distortion stuff is also nonsense, right?—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The other is a deliberate distortion.—
Baltimore Sun,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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California’s consumer protection and false advertising laws also forbid misrepresenting goods or services.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hood County Commissioner Nannette Samuelson has accused the Granbury city manager and other city officials of deception and misrepresenting facts concerning power a plant designed for a future data center on over 2,000 acres annexed by the city in January.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some mineral sunscreen manufacturers add UV filters such as butyloctyl salicylic acid and ethylhexyl methoxycrylene to prevent SPF levels from degrading in zinc oxide, which Downs has linked to potential cancer risks and coral toxicity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Comprising irregular, curling and warped forms, the bed is crafted from stainless steel, powder coated in pink and black shades, with its design reportedly informed by female eroticism and intuition.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Add to that endless beaches trimmed in aquamarine surf, pulsing with relentlessly curling waves topped with dancing surfers.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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