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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
In our study, it’s significantly associated with a person having more molecular mutations as well.
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Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
The high number of mutations may be helping the variant evade protection from vaccination or from prior infections, which prompt the immune system to produce defensive antibodies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But without early shatterless mutations, our species would never have enmeshed its fate so deeply with grasses.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Not only that, through comparing 182 skin biopsies, the researchers showed the UV emitted from tanning beds caused unique DNA mutations, more damaging than previously known.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Turning genomic data into potential cancer therapy The process compared healthy DNA from Rosie’s blood with DNA from her tumour to identify the mutations driving the cancer.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
After identifying three other PERK mutations, the field focused on targeting PERK as a way to treat the disease.
—Jose Abisambra, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The plants that carried these drought-resistant traits were able to survive and pass those mutations forward via the seeds.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The researchers combed the data for mutations that may have caused the tumors to form and found that cancer-causing genes in cats are strikingly similar in number and variety to those in humans.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
The high number of mutations may be helping the variant evade protection from vaccination or from prior infections, which prompt the immune system to produce defensive antibodies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But without early shatterless mutations, our species would never have enmeshed its fate so deeply with grasses.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Not only that, through comparing 182 skin biopsies, the researchers showed the UV emitted from tanning beds caused unique DNA mutations, more damaging than previously known.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Turning genomic data into potential cancer therapy The process compared healthy DNA from Rosie’s blood with DNA from her tumour to identify the mutations driving the cancer.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
After identifying three other PERK mutations, the field focused on targeting PERK as a way to treat the disease.
—Jose Abisambra, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The plants that carried these drought-resistant traits were able to survive and pass those mutations forward via the seeds.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The researchers combed the data for mutations that may have caused the tumors to form and found that cancer-causing genes in cats are strikingly similar in number and variety to those in humans.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutations
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In contrast to bicycles, e-bikes can go up to 30 mph, and even faster with modifications.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stripped of context, AI flags anomalies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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During this time, teams check for indexing or crawl anomalies, examine sudden traffic shifts by landing page, and review performance across query groups.—
Jason Phillips,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those variations came down to either a deal that kept the 24-year-old with the organization for the rest of his career or through his first two free-agent years.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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But there are some regional variations; first prize in Tokyo, for example, is 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of tuna.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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The region’s transformations attracted migrants from all over the nation and the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the right execution, portfolio transformations like this are rewarded with a higher price-to-earnings multiple.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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As of April 18, 2026, a total of 11 states will ban the use of credit checks in employment decisions as New York joins 10 other states and several jurisdictions, including Philadelphia and Chicago, that prohibit the practice, with some exceptions.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The lone exceptions are the two ModSquad senators from Michigan, Peters and Elissa Slotkin, who remain neutral.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Mutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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