warp
verb (used with object)
to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring.
warping
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present participleof warp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He also lambasted people’s preoccupation with possessing money as warping their imaginations and blinding them to the existence of more fulfilling possibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
It took Jadoon and his team months of welding and warping to fashion his Optimus Prime, with over 90 percent of its parts sourced from discarded vehicle pieces.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
"In addition, when the pulses travel near a very massive object, they may be deflected and experience time delays due to the warping of space-time, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
The couple were faced with setbacks while building the home with rain water dripping through tarpaulin covering the structure that resulted in warping of the boards.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025
Riccio pretended not to notice Prosper's fierce warping glance.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
