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
Whereas many other treatments in development target the individual mutation underlying someone’s disease, daraxonrasib shuts down the whole family of proteins.
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Ernst was a renowned molecular biologist who studied DNA mutations, the link between chemicals and cancer, and the root of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The model, called MutationProjector, was trained on genomic data from more than 30,000 tumors across 10 solid cancer types and offers a new framework for connecting cancer mutations to the biological pathways that drive treatment response.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The new drug could lead to treatments for other types of cancer with KRAS mutations, Hong says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Ernst was a renowned molecular biologist who studied DNA mutations, the link between chemicals and cancer, and the root of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The model, called MutationProjector, was trained on genomic data from more than 30,000 tumors across 10 solid cancer types and offers a new framework for connecting cancer mutations to the biological pathways that drive treatment response.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The new drug could lead to treatments for other types of cancer with KRAS mutations, Hong says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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Engineers can address operability concerns while modifications remain easier and less costly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Already can’t wait to see Ocean North after the modifications.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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An offshore operator that catches a pressure anomaly or an unauthorized entry into a red zone in real time avoids a shutdown that can run into the millions per day.—
Krish Kumar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Both rockets are grounded after recent anomalies.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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But with more than a month in between mandatory minicamp and training camp, there could still be some alterations made to the group of 91 players.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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An alteration of the measure in no way alters reality.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The expensive physical variations will be handed over to the iPhone Ultra.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Sea Salt variation features a two-tone upper which is contrasted with bright pink panel edges.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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The event will convene changemakers, creatives and leaders across industries to inspire accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Continuous change demands continuous learning.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Despite a growing number of games placing women at the center of their stories, Black female protagonists remain a rarity in the industry.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Brunson started the final period, a rarity that said everything about the moment.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The most visible sign of all that the World Cup is upon us is the transformation of 32-acre waterfront Bayfront Park into FIFA Fan Festival Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Several photos and videos of her strutting down the runway at PrettyLittleThing’s Miami Swim Week event have gone viral, sparking conversation about her transformation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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The hybrid-electric variant is expected to support applications demanding greater range and payload capability across defense, logistics, and wider commercial sectors, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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