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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
This evolution is driven by a combination of random mutations and natural selection, where the organisms that are most fit for survival, and most adaptable to the changes that occur in their conditions and environment, are the ones who aren’t selected against, and whose lineages continue.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The same mutations can be present in nonautistic people, too.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Novartis’s radioligand therapy targets mutations in tumors, delivering radiation only where it is needed, unlike ordinary radiotherapy which kills non-cancerous cells as well as cancerous ones.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Over time, that might lead to mutations and polyps.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Here’s an artist who, across a two-decade period, has become intimately acquainted with the entertainment industry’s countless mutations, finally abiding by his own rules.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Parekh’s treatment from n-Lorem was the first ever to target CHCHD10 mutations in someone with ALS.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Most cases were mild, transmission has not spread beyond animal exposures (except for a worrying 3 cases where exposure could not be identified), and mutations remain sporadic.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Slowing down viral replication decreases the rate at which a virus can acquire new mutations.
—Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The same mutations can be present in nonautistic people, too.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Novartis’s radioligand therapy targets mutations in tumors, delivering radiation only where it is needed, unlike ordinary radiotherapy which kills non-cancerous cells as well as cancerous ones.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Over time, that might lead to mutations and polyps.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Here’s an artist who, across a two-decade period, has become intimately acquainted with the entertainment industry’s countless mutations, finally abiding by his own rules.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Parekh’s treatment from n-Lorem was the first ever to target CHCHD10 mutations in someone with ALS.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Most cases were mild, transmission has not spread beyond animal exposures (except for a worrying 3 cases where exposure could not be identified), and mutations remain sporadic.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutations
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If the rezoning application is denied by the City Council, the applicant could file a new application with major revisions or modifications, but there’s a one year waiting period before anyone can submit the same application on the same property.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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The kickoff trend NFL officials have wanted the kickoff to return to relevance, and after modifications to the play last season and one final modification to the rules this offseason, the goal appears attainable.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other centers are mostly seeing neutral conditions but some cold [sea surface temperature] anomalies are in place in the eastern tropical Pacific.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rest assured, such anomalies occur from time to time, and all of us - especially the young - should be vigilant to anticipate - and prevent - them.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And without further changes to the H-2A program, experts told ProPublica, foreign farmworkers may continue to be harmed.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may consider things like glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lots of variations are being tossed around about whether the originating maker of AGI would be allowed to keep AGI and run it on behalf of the world or be set to the side as a result of the governmental taking of AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her dress, originally custom-made for her mother-in-law 22 years ago, fit perfectly without alterations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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Large-scale, multinational transformations requiring hundreds of consultants still favor traditional firms.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Metals like zinc absorb B-EUV light and generate electrons that trigger chemical transformations on an organic material called imidazole.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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When exceptions arise, who has the authority—and the context—to decide?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are narrow exceptions for this bill, as well.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Mutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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