as in basis
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 to distort
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 to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
claims that violent movies warp the values of our young people
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as in to deform
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 warp
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
These aluminum pans from Nordic Ware are our top pick for their efficient and even heat distribution, warp-resistant design, easy-to-clean nature, and unbeatable price point.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Vinyl can also warp from heat or from its own weight when stacked flat in a box.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The low-lit, time-warp space — a Paul Thomas Anderson reverie of the bygone San Fernando Valley — has since 2022 developed an ardently in-the-know following for dishes like a Jewish take on poutine (crispy potatoes, wagyu brisket) and a Vietnamese riff on a burger (hoisin ketchup, cilantro).
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Overheated appliances can also warp or become damaged.
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Throughout the spring and deep into training camp, Williams felt the flames of Johnson’s intensity almost on an hourly basis.—
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But the department has argued the sheer volume of documents that need to be found, uploaded, reviewed, redacted and published has forced it to instead release the files online on a rolling basis, with a series of enormous document dumps over the course of several days in mid-December.—
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This is why the contestants sound distorted when talking during the show.—
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Freedom from want mattered because deprivation distorts judgment.—
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His mother previously told the Observer that his mental health degraded in the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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The information ecosystem is degrading more each moment.—
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American bases built inside the ice sheet, such as Camp Century, were quickly crushed as the encasing snow deformed.—
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Like stirring honey instead of water, deforming a thicker, more viscous interior requires more energy.—
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The Little Rock School District's suspension of a career education partnership blindsided the Academies of Central Arkansas, according to the leader of the foundation behind the program.—
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
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Under federal law, companies can’t misrepresent warranty terms or obstruct claims.—
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Following a misleading report on hospital finances, The Denver Post published an editorial that misrepresents UCHealth’s role in caring for Colorado patients and misstates key facts about our financial operations.—
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The price of gold, long understood to be the investor’s refuge against a deteriorating dollar, is sounding an alarm.—
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When those conditions are absent, performance deteriorates quickly.—
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And, as usual, the people with the fewest resources will get screwed.—
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No matter what Robert does, he’s totally screwed.—
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“Warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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