warp
verb (used with object)
to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring.
have warped
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present perfectof warp.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the system’s defense, she said, the lanai’s screen may have warped the computer’s vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Those stunning pursuits have warped the mind, somehow making this latest target of 251, of which 27 runs have already been knocked off without loss, look strangely manageable.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2023
The Endpoint machine uses a laser that places less stress on the cylinders, allowing it to take a detailed imprint without sacrificing physical integrity, and to adjust for how some cylinders have warped over time.
From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2023
But it’s also a reminder of how wildly the last 10 months have warped time and memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2020
No matter how badly the leaders have warped the Dauntless ideals, those ideals can still belong to me.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
