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as in modification
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 anomaly
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 mutation
According to Pfizer, the risk of death for these patients is more than double compared with those without the mutation.
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NBC news, 30 May 2025
Since that mutation, and the phasing out of DDT, an uptick in international travel and increasing urban population density, bed bug numbers have exploded.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Over the years, scientists had incrementally closed in on the key mutation’s general location on the cat genome.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
The mothers have one mutation that makes the neuron hyperactive and another that mutes it.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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NBC news, 30 May 2025
Since that mutation, and the phasing out of DDT, an uptick in international travel and increasing urban population density, bed bug numbers have exploded.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Over the years, scientists had incrementally closed in on the key mutation’s general location on the cat genome.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 15 May 2025
The mothers have one mutation that makes the neuron hyperactive and another that mutes it.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
Noun
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Being open about body modification makes total sense to me in this day and age… (But) beauty imperatives aren’t victimless.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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People have claimed these are used for a range of things from weather modification to mind control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Key benefits include: Enhanced Detection: AI uncovers patterns and anomalies missed by traditional systems.—
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The mass shooter, meticulously assembling his arsenal, is a statistical anomaly.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Companies moving in this direction need to understand how variation in price can affect the ability to meet operational expenses.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Approach and mentality are frequent topics of conversation, even if there’s some variation between the two.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The Florida Panthers once again dominated so much that the Edmonton Oilers had to make an in-game goalie change.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The author-showrunner previously told Entertainment Weekly that fans of her books should prepare for changes from the source material.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Leading a Slow but Strategic Shift Despite its early-mover status, Semler Scientific remains a rarity.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This new find is particularly exciting due to the rarity of evidence for human-whale interactions.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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To a certain extent, The Darjeeling Limited is an unseemly act of spiritual tourism, no better than Eat Pray Love or countless other films about privileged white Americans turning a foreign landscape into the site of their holistic transformation.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Coca-Cola used the campaign to create new momentum around digital transformation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Another key difference between the two Dreamliner variants, which have the same wingspan, is that the 787-9 is 20 feet longer, according to Business Insider.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Currently, the 1-meter cable variant costs $39, and the 2-meter variant costs $49.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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