MUTATE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

mutate

verb

ˈmyü-ˌtāt

Definition of mutate

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 Meanwhile, Spider-Man is struggling with his mutating powers — and the fact that his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) and best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) are making memories at MIT with zero recollection of their former pal. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 Like so much of language, serviceberry’s origins are a mish-mash of a few different things, mutated over time. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Diversity and reinvention Just as American culture is continuously mutating, American music is constantly being reinvented. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Virus strains may also mutate to spread less efficiently or become less deadly, meaning this outbreak may ultimately pose little threat to human health. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutate

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That should change how policymakers think about energy security.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Jenkins said technology is changing quickly, which creates a challenge for both parents and law enforcement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of change

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The tariff cost will vary by product, ranging from 15% to 50%, according to reports.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
The robot has additionally been shown crossing icy waterways with depths of up to 80 centimeters, underscoring the company’s focus on developing machines capable of operating across widely varying environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of vary

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As rehearsals move forward, Eisenberg repeats key scenes in the play and shoots them differently each time, his camera coming to represent Mona’s shifting perspective.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Sabra Gossett, a curator for the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, said the choice to shift to Florida for missile launches came after issues with one launch out of New Mexico.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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