as in to change
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
colored lights that slowly mutate from green to blue and so on across the color spectrum
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Recent Examples of mutate
Public-health experts have warned for months that the COVID-19 virus isn’t gone—and, far from waning, SARS-CoV-2 has mutated yet again into a new variant.
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Alice Park, Time, 28 May 2025
Many humans mutated into forms similar to beings of legend like dwarves and trolls.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Currently in production and slated for a 2026 release, the action thriller depicts a biotechnology conference that descends into chaos when a rapidly mutating virus transforms the infected, forcing authorities to seal off the facility with survivors trapped inside.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
However, some experts told ABC News fear the virus could still mutate or adapt to become more severe or transmissible.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutate
Alice Park, Time, 28 May 2025
Many humans mutated into forms similar to beings of legend like dwarves and trolls.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Currently in production and slated for a 2026 release, the action thriller depicts a biotechnology conference that descends into chaos when a rapidly mutating virus transforms the infected, forcing authorities to seal off the facility with survivors trapped inside.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
However, some experts told ABC News fear the virus could still mutate or adapt to become more severe or transmissible.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutate
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The real question is whether their presence changes the fundamental nature of what these events represent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear was a pioneer in changing the business model for luxury groups in the eyewear category, straying from the well-trodden licensing business model.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The ingredients vary, but all formulas must have a balance of calories from protein, carbohydrates and fat that mirrors what’s found in human milk.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Each of the game's more than 1,000 planets operates according to genuine physical laws; your character experiences different gravitational pulls depending on the celestial body, light cycles vary based on planetary rotation and atmospheric conditions affect visibility and movement.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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If the city eliminates a pilot program to shift the city’s fleet of trash trucks to electric vehicles, full-service customers could pay $42.76 instead of $43.60 during the first year — with similar discounts in future years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Now, markets shift and shrink far too rapidly to rely on the old approach.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Mutate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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