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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
Children in the Mixed ASD with Developmental Delay group carried mutations in genes expressed during fetal development, long before a first step or first word.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Mantle is happily back behind the camera here, and his fleet, frenzied style has undergone significant mutations of its own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
This mutation produces an abnormal transthyretin (TTR) protein that misfolds and forms amyloid deposits in the heart.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The Social and Behavioral Challenges group had more mutations in genes that became active after birth, Litman and Troyanskaya say, which could explain why these participants did not have developmental delays and tended to be diagnosed later than those in the other three groups.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Mantle is happily back behind the camera here, and his fleet, frenzied style has undergone significant mutations of its own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
This mutation produces an abnormal transthyretin (TTR) protein that misfolds and forms amyloid deposits in the heart.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The Social and Behavioral Challenges group had more mutations in genes that became active after birth, Litman and Troyanskaya say, which could explain why these participants did not have developmental delays and tended to be diagnosed later than those in the other three groups.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Content pinning reinforces the CIO's responsibility to establish strict IT change management policies before rolling out any updates or modifications.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Owl is powered by artificial intelligence to autonomously identify and classify threats or anomalies.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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In science, one is an anomaly and two might be coincidence, but three is a trend.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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Lieutenant Governor Patrick has said that THC consumption leads to addiction and brain alteration, as reported in The Texas Tribune.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The third hurdle is the widespread destruction or alteration of information (intentional or not), which has occurred several times in human history, and which is likely to occur again.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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With these expanding and quickly evolving options inherently comes a wide variation in how long brands choose to partner.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Inside the dome, Rubin uses special recalibration lights to check and correct for variations in the sensors and other instruments.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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What to order at Carry On Each year, the origin and destination cities change.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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One week after news broke that some district leaders have access to funds that lack public oversight, Jefferson County Board of Education members are considering changes to an agreement that dictates how the money can be spent.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Even in cities with high EV penetration rates—including San Francisco, Oslo, and Amsterdam—electric taxis remain a rarity.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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That's a rarity, as SpaceX is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has a whopping 29 launches under its belt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
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Overall, the report shows that climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, changes to fish and wildlife, and subtle but profound economic transformation.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Now, imagine that same transformation in lending, mortgage and risk operations.—
Vijay Pandey,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Previously healthy men over age 70 who have two copies of the variant, which is known as H63D, are at least twice — or up to four times — as likely to develop dementia.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic only comes in one 46mm size and costs $499.99 for the Bluetooth-only variant or $549.99 for a version equipped with LTE.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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