mutates

present tense third-person singular of mutate
as in changes
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 mutates This dynamic drives a phenomenon called antigenic shift meaning that the vaccine paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics as the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Motherhood naturally changes many aspects of your life, including your routine and priorities.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Carlson and Herzig outlined county changes either in place or in the works in response to the investigation.
    Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • The number of visitors varies year to year, but about 100-150 people usually come through on Halloween night.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • The transmission generally shifts smoothly, but there’s such a racket from that transaxle and limited-slip differential, not to mention a huge amount of road noise coming up through the suspension, that any conversation will sound more like a shouting match out of necessity.
    Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The tern is in pursuit of the sun as it shifts over the Earth with the change in the seasons.
    Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • The pay package, which fluctuates in value based on the stock price and is currently worth more than $100 billion, was put to an advisory vote last year.
    Kara Carlson, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • As fall weather often fluctuates between warmer, milder days and cooler ones, having the right wardrobe to accommodate the change in seasons is a must.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Mutates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutates. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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