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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 most other mammals, mutations in a protein called Mc1r lead to red hair color.
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Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, scientists thought major mutations to Arhgap36 would likely kill the animal, Barsh said.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The infected have undergone terrifying mutations and expose the depths of humanity’s struggle to endure.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
But things are very different and dangerous on the mainland where time has given rise to all sorts of new mutations in the infected.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Bird flu viruses typically require multiple mutations to adapt to humans, but that might not be the case with this strain.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Most mutations are harmless or detrimental to the virus, but those that enhance survival or transmission are naturally selected.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In both parrots and finches, the mutations responsible for yellow-to-red color variation did not change the function of the enzymes involved.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The scientists also showed that in wild populations of both parrots and finches, mutations to just a few genes can alter the chemical structure of the pigments profoundly—enough to make the difference between red and yellow.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, scientists thought major mutations to Arhgap36 would likely kill the animal, Barsh said.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The infected have undergone terrifying mutations and expose the depths of humanity’s struggle to endure.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
But things are very different and dangerous on the mainland where time has given rise to all sorts of new mutations in the infected.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Bird flu viruses typically require multiple mutations to adapt to humans, but that might not be the case with this strain.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Most mutations are harmless or detrimental to the virus, but those that enhance survival or transmission are naturally selected.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In both parrots and finches, the mutations responsible for yellow-to-red color variation did not change the function of the enzymes involved.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The scientists also showed that in wild populations of both parrots and finches, mutations to just a few genes can alter the chemical structure of the pigments profoundly—enough to make the difference between red and yellow.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutations
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Seafood is meant to be consumed fresh, from ocean to plate with minimal modifications.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This step must include setting up alerts that let teams know when unauthorized modifications are detected.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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For example, using Oracle EBS’s Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) or PL/SQL APIs, an ML model can be set up to analyze data in real time and make informed predictions or detect anomalies.Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Temperature lows will approach freezing across much of the state starting Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with variations depending on the region.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the complaint acknowledges, in other cases where states, racetracks, state racing commissions, breeders and other groups argued the HISA Act violated the constitution, some courts have rejected the plaintiffs’ arguments or variations of them.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The boutique design-build firm does everything from minor home updates to major structural alterations and takes a holistic approach to each project, guiding clients from concept to completion.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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Reis Contracting offers a variety of services to help clients from the beginning of the project to the end, including pre-construction assistance, maintenance services, and alterations.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The transformations of these sites come after years of declining enrollment and financial pressures at the two-year campuses previously known as UW Colleges.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The exceptions to the journalists’ protection are when such information is needed to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s where all-inclusive resorts generally come in, but there aren’t many options in Florida, let alone the wider United States (with some great exceptions).Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The box set also boasts six live albums — two of which are previously unreleased — her 1966 demo tape, and a bonus disc of rarities.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cohen and the rest of his ABC Vintage staff don’t stumble into these rarities all by their lonesome.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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One of the main deviations from Wright’s book came in the character of Bigger Thomas.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Those are the deviations around the trend line.Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Mutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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