MUTATIONS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

mutations

noun

plural of mutation

as in modifications

a significant and basic change The sculpture series underwent several mutations as the artist experimented with different materials and techniques.

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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 mutations Herbert’s group at Monash has been training embryologists on MRT and is preparing to ask the Australian government for permission to begin a clinical trial in women carrying mitochondrial mutations. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026 Using pre-implantation genetic testing, doctors can identify mutations and implant only healthy embryos. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Random mutations and genetic exchange also shape which variants emerge. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Those sequences didn’t show any particularly concerning mutations, experts and the CDC told ProPublica. — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026 The dostarlimab approval means more patients whose tumors have specific mutations could avoid those aggressive therapies altogether. — Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 That will push conversations toward breast MRI and ultrasound as add-ons, particularly for women with family history or BRCA mutations. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Black women are more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer, and people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a higher likelihood of carrying BRCA mutations. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Their v2 version of their protease, which incorporated some of the random mutations, was 30 times more active than the original design it was based on. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Some customers complain of recent modifications at the restaurant.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
According to information available, Max incorporates several modifications to Fourier’s existing designs, including changes to its body proportions, head, display, and camera arrangement.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of modifications

Noun

The hospital serves children with more complex pediatric conditions including complex cardiac, neurosurgical, congenital anomalies, cancer and blood disorders in addition to the everyday ailments of the state’s children.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
In these regions, the predominant ailments are HIV/AIDS, premature birth and birth trauma, congenital anomalies and injuries.

— Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

Huang has said that this system gives his company the flexibility to react to rapid changes in technology and remain agile.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
For example, a digital twin of an industrial pump could use vibration and temperature readings to detect changes that indicate developing mechanical problems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of changes

Noun

The modular shaping magnets can be adjusted in strength and replaced individually to account for variations during assembly, as well as wear and tear during operation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
But fear not, the Lucky Bags, which Wood says people continue to want variations of, will not be going anywhere.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of variations

Noun

Weber has joined state Attorney General Rob Bonta in challenging local election changes in court, including Huntington Beach's voter ID law and Shasta County's Measure B, which proposed significant alterations to voting and ballot counting.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Archaeological evidence clearly shows that since large permanent settlements began to appear nearly ten millennia ago, most buildings simply outlived any one particular purpose, gradually accumulating alterations and new uses over time.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of alterations

Noun

Like most other variants, the symptoms of the Cicada variant are the same as those of other COVID-19 variant infections.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
New variants include the TMP era variant and STO era variant, as well as a remaster of the TOS era variant.

— David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Definition of variants

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As a sign of the times, Stone’s transformations live primarily on social media — an expensive investment in virality.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Western Carolina University political scientist Chris Cooper said Cabarrus has undergone one of the state’s most dramatic political transformations in recent election cycles.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of transformations

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Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
The specific restrictions and exceptions have yet to be determined.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

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