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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
Today, many women are offered drugs designed to target specific cancer cell mutations, sparing them unnecessary toxicity.
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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
This evolution is driven by a combination of random mutations and natural selection, where the organisms that are most fit for survival, and most adaptable to the changes that occur in their conditions and environment, are the ones who aren’t selected against, and whose lineages continue.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
The scientists identify genetic variants in these patients and then compare those mutations to past research of those genes in flies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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
This evolution is driven by a combination of random mutations and natural selection, where the organisms that are most fit for survival, and most adaptable to the changes that occur in their conditions and environment, are the ones who aren’t selected against, and whose lineages continue.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
The scientists identify genetic variants in these patients and then compare those mutations to past research of those genes in flies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutations
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The slew of modifications should be in good shape, too, as the car has totaled just 2,300 miles since leaving Germany a second time.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Compounders typically make drugs that require personalization, like if a patient is allergic to a certain ingredient or needs other modifications made.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other violations, like the Israel army’s killing of six Palestinian civilians inspecting their homes after the ceasefire was announced, aren’t anomalies.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, changing priorities for the American populace may prompt policy changes to address rising demand for certain medical specialties.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Approve or deny changes your teen requests to loosen restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lithuanian translators came up with endless variations of how to translate the F-word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Koenigsegg had planned to build just 125 Jeskos, including the variations Jesko Attack, Jesko Absolut, and Sadair’s Spear.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The White House has pushed back on the criticism, sending out a press release Tuesday that noted that there was a long legacy of presidential alterations, renovations and expansions of the White House complex.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The designer only accepted about 20 orders at that time and allowed for minor alterations to each piece.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
17 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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There is immense interest in manipulating these phase transformations and retaining superior electro-optic properties down to liquid helium temperature, according to the study published in Advanced Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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May their transformations or disappearances happen quickly.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The odds of a hurricane landfall in the US really dwindle at the end of October and into November, but there have been notable late-season exceptions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Walmart is one of the exceptions that proves the rule.—
Mark Simon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Mutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutations. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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