as in to change
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
colored lights that slowly mutate from green to blue and so on across the color spectrum
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Recent Examples of mutate
There are so many things that are mutating.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2026
People forget that there were some 2 billion COVID-19 infections, giving the virus a tremendous opportunity to replicate and mutate.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In the film, biotechnology professor Se-jeong, played by Jun, attends an industry conference that descends into chaos after a rapidly mutating virus is released.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
The unlikely pair of characters must fend off hostile robots and mutating creatures in a quest to return to planet Earth.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 May 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2026
People forget that there were some 2 billion COVID-19 infections, giving the virus a tremendous opportunity to replicate and mutate.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In the film, biotechnology professor Se-jeong, played by Jun, attends an industry conference that descends into chaos after a rapidly mutating virus is released.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
The unlikely pair of characters must fend off hostile robots and mutating creatures in a quest to return to planet Earth.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutate
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Larger, more advanced studies will help researchers understand the connection and how significantly varying levels of exposure can impact your health.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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Introducing a live-in partner too quickly can unintentionally shift that balance.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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According to a report by Channel 13, the Israeli army was surprised by the scale of the fire as well as Hezbollah's decision to shift its operational policy in response to the expansion of Israel’s ground operations beyond the Litani River.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Mutate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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