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as in modification
a significant and basic change
The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.
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as in anomaly
something that is a result of a change in the genes of a plant or animal
This coloration in the bird's plumage is a rare mutation.
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Recent Examples of mutation
Each species’ genome contains billions of base pairs, and even small mutations (a few hundred or thousand changes) create new biological identities.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, researchers demonstrated PLM-Interact’s ability to identify how mutations influence protein interactions, leading to genetic diseases or inhibiting important PPIs in cancers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Today, many women are offered drugs designed to target specific cancer cell mutations, sparing them unnecessary toxicity.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
All of the children in the trial have a rare mutation in the instructions for making a protein called otoferlin, which helps sensory cells in the cochlea communicate with the brain.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, researchers demonstrated PLM-Interact’s ability to identify how mutations influence protein interactions, leading to genetic diseases or inhibiting important PPIs in cancers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Today, many women are offered drugs designed to target specific cancer cell mutations, sparing them unnecessary toxicity.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
All of the children in the trial have a rare mutation in the instructions for making a protein called otoferlin, which helps sensory cells in the cochlea communicate with the brain.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s a 1,000× power reduction for real-time anomaly detection at the sensor.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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No team recovered more points (23) after going behind than Liverpool last season, as Slot showed his prowess with clever tweaks and alterations.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The automaker has experimented with the body style, creating several trims that make dramatic alterations to the small truck's design and characteristics.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Days spent perusing brocantes and bakeries turned into long dinners involving a hundred variations on the potato and late-night glasses of wine on the sidewalks of Pigalle.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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So much is happening and with so much variation, too.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even Super Leaders know change fatigue is real.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rarity of the mechanism means that legal and political challenges would be expected, and the fallout could reshape city and state politics.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hotel honors its commitment to sustainability with an organic garden that provides fresh ingredients for the restaurant—a rarity on the island, where logistics make fresh produce difficult to come by.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Foremost, under his tenure, the transformation of the BBC to meet the challenges in a world of unprecedented change and competition is well underway.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sustainable transformation isn’t achieved by a mandate; instead, it’s driven by leaders who focus on people first.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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But don't be worried, the sedan variant is still being made.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The defense outlet Naval News reported that the submarine class proposed for the Philippine navy, currently designated KSS-III PN, is a variant of South Korea's KSS-III Batch-II class, of which the Northeast Asian country recently launched a new vessel.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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