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
Scientists are concerned that allowing the virus to race unchecked through farms would enable it to mutate, potentially becoming dangerous to humans.
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Donnelle Eller, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
When the virus strikes down a cinema filled with moviegoers, Daniels and Keough realize the virus has mutated and become airborne.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The Moment gives an inside look at the inner workings of the music industry and explores how subculture is mutated by commercial success.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova would soon rain down on the unsuspecting cichlids, tearing apart their DNA, causing the fish to mutate and opening the door for myriad viruses to infect their population.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Donnelle Eller, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
When the virus strikes down a cinema filled with moviegoers, Daniels and Keough realize the virus has mutated and become airborne.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The Moment gives an inside look at the inner workings of the music industry and explores how subculture is mutated by commercial success.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova would soon rain down on the unsuspecting cichlids, tearing apart their DNA, causing the fish to mutate and opening the door for myriad viruses to infect their population.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutate
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The song really changed my career — changed my life.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a report released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve, analysts noted that economic activity was little changed since the central bank’s previous report but said that uncertainty around international trade policy was pervasive across its reports.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most teams have carried around 120 players, but that number varies, ranging from as little as 110 to as high as 140 in some instances.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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While most modern employees feel a general sense of security going to work, their experience varies across industries and workplaces.—
Elissa Rossi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Also worth noting: The back panels can shift to accommodate double-ended dildos.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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Not just as a matter of technical FX movement, but as a signal of political ambition, shifting global sentiment, and increasing systemic risk.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Mutate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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