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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Plus, there's no wild warping or inward bending, which occurs on some ultrawide sensors.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 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
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
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This prevents thermal shock, which can lead to warping.
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Kelly Vaughan,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Managing Moisture and Humidity From warping the vanity to enabling the growth of mold and mildew, moisture can make a bath both unsightly and odorous.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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.
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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
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
Noun
Look for airtight and waterproof containers or safes to protect your most important documents from moisture damage, mildew, mold, warping, or wrinkling.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Plus, there's no wild warping or inward bending, which occurs on some ultrawide sensors.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 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
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
The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This prevents thermal shock, which can lead to warping.
—
Kelly Vaughan,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Managing Moisture and Humidity From warping the vanity to enabling the growth of mold and mildew, moisture can make a bath both unsightly and odorous.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Annual inspections, particularly in wet rooms, are recommended to check for signs of warping, swelling, odor, and water damage.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warping
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The European Space Agency is also using Sentinel-1 data to map ground deformation caused by the earthquakes.
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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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Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
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The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
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In 1922, Kenmore House was deteriorating, and the Kenmore Association and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) needed $30,000 for its repairs and restoration.
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And his political standing is now suddenly deteriorating to the point where Congress is maybe losing some of its fear, and there may be a different Congress after November.
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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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Standard sonar often fails in shallow waters, while cameras are blinded by shifting sands and the simple distortion of rolling ocean waves.
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Critics pointed to technological deficiencies, market distortions, misallocation of capital, inefficient state intervention, corruption, and questions about implementation.
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Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
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At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
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But explosions at nuclear, missile and drone facilities and assassinations of scientists outside the direct conflicts of June 2025 and from February 2026 clearly map to the goal of degrading Iranian military capabilities in between wars.
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Grade 5 titanium is notoriously difficult to work with, its hardness rapidly degrading cutting tools and leaving little margin for error.
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Another great attempt by Cabral, another curling effort on a free kick, forced a remarkable save from Martínez to keep holding on to the one-goal lead.
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This five-in-one gadget is for all your hair-curling and smoothing needs.
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“Warping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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