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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
The beats lazily play into aughts pastiche, ignoring the 15 years of mutation that have morphed trap into plugg, rage, drill, and SahBabii.
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Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Around 90% of patients with pancreatic cancer have a RAS mutation.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
My teenage son has Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome (OCNDS), an ultra-rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the CSNK2A1 gene, which creates the CK2 protein present in every cell in the body.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The Omicron variant first popped up in 2021 with 32 mutations to the virus and began replacing prior strains — Cicada has around 70 mutations compared to the variants used in the 2025-26 vaccines, the CDC says.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Around 90% of patients with pancreatic cancer have a RAS mutation.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
My teenage son has Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome (OCNDS), an ultra-rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the CSNK2A1 gene, which creates the CK2 protein present in every cell in the body.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The Omicron variant first popped up in 2021 with 32 mutations to the virus and began replacing prior strains — Cicada has around 70 mutations compared to the variants used in the 2025-26 vaccines, the CDC says.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutation
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These modifications included installing dedicated research stations and complex wiring to connect payload systems equipped with advanced sensors, such as lidar and infrared spectrometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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In return, the WGA agreed to a host of modifications and rollbacks on the guild health insurance policy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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But with its placement at just 400 million years into the universe’s history, the new monster is a sort of anomaly among anomalies.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, until it can be established by either fossil evidence or genetic variation that the trees were here before the Chumash, this possibility cannot be discounted.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Its position in the north of the valley doesn’t allow the cooling influences of the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay to reach it, making for fairly warm temperatures and decreased variation in day-to-night temperatures when compared to the rest of the valley.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fellow devotees should not miss this glam, affordable, old-school night out on Chicago’s North Side, celebrating live music demanding sophisticated interpretation — increasingly a rarity, alas, in our toddlin’ town.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The gym connects to a secluded outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, that will host yoga and meditation classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The crown jewel is the 1988 Club, a transformation of the former Courtside Club into the franchise’s most exclusive offering.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Particularly, single-source precursors — essentially all-in-one starter molecules — were used to observe the material’s transformation step by step.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The more limited the color variant, the rarer the album will be, elevating its value and demand for that particular release.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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That would be in addition to the 7×2 variant currently flying, which would continue to be used for less demanding missions.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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