1
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
Acrylamide has been linked to cancer, DNA mutations, and neurological damage.
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Holly Eve, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The news comes just weeks after genetic analysis of the virus from the now-deceased patient found several mutations that could potentially enhance the virus’s ability to bind to human upper airway cells.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
According to evolutionary molecular biologist Henry Niman, in each case, there is a signature mutation on one segment of the virus — a switch at position 52 on the NP protein — in both the food samples and dead animals, providing an unmistakable link between them.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Experts have warned that the possibility of mutations in the virus could enable person-to-person transmission.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Holly Eve, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The news comes just weeks after genetic analysis of the virus from the now-deceased patient found several mutations that could potentially enhance the virus’s ability to bind to human upper airway cells.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
According to evolutionary molecular biologist Henry Niman, in each case, there is a signature mutation on one segment of the virus — a switch at position 52 on the NP protein — in both the food samples and dead animals, providing an unmistakable link between them.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Experts have warned that the possibility of mutations in the virus could enable person-to-person transmission.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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At the Sloans Lake location, CWA Local 777& alleged in a Feb. 3 filing that the company engaged in unlawful repudiation/modification of the contract and refusal to bargain/bad-faith bargaining as the union was engaged in negotiating a first contract with the company.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The firm, which is women-owned, alleges in the suit that city administrative and contract laws were violated in the process of those modifications being made.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The inadequate staffing at the Reagan airport tower was also hardly an anomaly.—
Kaanita Iyer,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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But the shocking bath the owners of 70 W. Madison took is hardly an anomaly.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Nordstrom Locals are service hubs in convenient locations providing online order pickups, alterations, returns, exchanges, stylists and gift wraps.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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With ever-so-slight alterations to the script (including the brilliant choice to bring back Rita Moreno, who won an Oscar for her role in the original film), the remake dazzled.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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These variations and her latest showcase her dedication to serving memorable looks.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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There's several variations but there's a big one that moves after the little one that appears to be chasing it....—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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For context, here's what happened at Renaissance: Though there were some slight changes throughout the tour, Beyoncé played at least parts of every song off the album, as well as plenty of classics and deep cuts throughout her show’s six acts.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs also feels this rarity strategy is environmentally beneficial.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nestled along the southernmost edge of the Arizona Sun Corridor, the desert community is a rarity — even among border towns.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other major investments in the budget include school and program expansions, staff positions like social workers and transformation coaches, and school pool maintenance and staffing.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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From jellyfish cut to Joker, Lady Gaga is back with another hair transformation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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New bird flu variant found in dairy cattle Until now, the human cases of bird flu traced to cattle have been mild, mostly eye infections.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Flu may be crowding out COVID At the same time, no new variant has evolved that's any better at getting around the immunity people have built up, according to Aubree Gordon, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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