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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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as in anomalies
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
Related diseases come from isotopes in the nuclear fallout that can penetrate the human body and cause mutations in DNA, according to a 2024 paper from the American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Each species’ genome contains billions of base pairs, and even small mutations (a few hundred or thousand changes) create new biological identities.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, the model predicts protein interactions and even forecasts which mutations will disrupt the communication between these vital molecules.
—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
This part of the study provided the first direct functional proof that mutations within the phage genome can permanently silence its ability to reactivate.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
For example, mutations in the CNTNAP2 gene, which plays a role in the development and function of the nervous system, have been linked to a predisposition of autism, particularly among some Amish children.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The supplement helps repair DNA damage from UV exposure, lowering the chances of cancerous mutations.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Darwinian evolution assumes that random mutations happen all the time.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Each species’ genome contains billions of base pairs, and even small mutations (a few hundred or thousand changes) create new biological identities.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, the model predicts protein interactions and even forecasts which mutations will disrupt the communication between these vital molecules.
—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
This part of the study provided the first direct functional proof that mutations within the phage genome can permanently silence its ability to reactivate.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
For example, mutations in the CNTNAP2 gene, which plays a role in the development and function of the nervous system, have been linked to a predisposition of autism, particularly among some Amish children.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The supplement helps repair DNA damage from UV exposure, lowering the chances of cancerous mutations.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Darwinian evolution assumes that random mutations happen all the time.
—D. Scott Schmid, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutations
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Ali and Mahmoud were both legally able to purchase firearms, and investigators allegedly uncovered numerous purchases of guns and modifications through bank records and his browsing history, according to the complaint.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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How to Make These Poses Easier While most people can practice yoga, modifications may be necessary to accommodate specific conditions and make the poses more accessible.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Similar to finding that planets do not orbit the earth, the search for economics anomalies requires searching for empirical facts that cannot (easily) be explained using the standard economic model where everyone chooses by optimizing and makes no systematic mistakes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the new study, the team hunted for similar potassium anomalies in Earth's oldest and deepest rocks.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The deterioration in the labor market has been concentrated in payroll employment, which is the [datapoint] that is the most susceptible to demographic and immigration changes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The strategy comes at a time when significant changes to existing business models remain uncertain across the entertainment landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Brazil is divided by five major regions, each widely known for its specific culture, climate, language variations, and landscapes.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The line spans ready-to-wear pieces such as knitwear, jersey tops and denim, as well as accessories like canvas totes and variations of the Bou bag.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Such alterations can include rerouting planes or delaying flights when there are not enough controllers to handle the normal workload.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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No political map alterations have been specifically proposed in Virginia.—
Steve Gorman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
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Only a great actor can evoke such transformations with so fleet a gesture, and so little fuss.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of the most noticeable transformations was the rebrand of Newsom's official governor social media account.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, exceptions to the rule (like the Thunder and Rockets) don’t necessarily mean the rule doesn’t exist for a reason.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The policy has several exceptions, including students age 21 and older as well as active-duty military members or veterans, as well as an exemption request process.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Mutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutations. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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