1
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
Scientists have known for decades that KRAS mutation was a driver of cancer, but the mutation had been difficult to target, says David S Hong, MD, deputy chair of investigational cancer therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026
Detection depends on history, but attackers have moved on and are designing for rapid mutation.
—Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
More than 90 percent of pancreatic cancers carry mutations in the KRAS oncogene, making RAS proteins an attractive target for drug developers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
The new drug targets mutations in the RAS gene family that normally regulates cell growth.
—CNN Money, 31 May 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026
Detection depends on history, but attackers have moved on and are designing for rapid mutation.
—Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
More than 90 percent of pancreatic cancers carry mutations in the KRAS oncogene, making RAS proteins an attractive target for drug developers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
The new drug targets mutations in the RAS gene family that normally regulates cell growth.
—CNN Money, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Space Launch Delta 45 stated that anomaly would not affect other launches, and the SpaceX launch was the first of two planned on the day from Canaveral with a ULA Atlas V launch slated for later on the day.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Blue Origin has not publicly discussed the cause of the New Glenn failure, but speculation has focused on a possible anomaly in one of the seven main BE-4 engines.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Talks between senior figures from the engine manufacturers are taking place in Monaco this weekend before the next Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting takes place in a couple of weeks, where possible alterations or new proposals are likely to be evaluated.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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So, that is a separate alteration, a separate change from that cam housing clearance change, that adjustment.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Pale Gray and Ivory Select a soft white and a soft gray with just a subtle visual variation for a low-contrast, high-style space.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But the Lamborghini Miura may be ultimate finger on the pulse, not just for its heritage or rarity, but for its democratization.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Byrne and Chace will play brothers amongst a group of men seeking to rediscover their purpose at the radical Reclaim Retreat that promises the transformation of the modern man.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The high route variant is recommended for the best views, and May or September offer better weather with slightly thinner crowds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The Australian/New Zealand-market variant goes on sale on Friday, June 5.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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