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
Whitney was only the third person known to have escaped the effects of a presenilin mutation.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
This mutation was not seen in samples taken from birds on the man's property, either.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), says Basavaraj.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers have found that a translocation mutation (when part of a chromosome attaches to a different one) may cause the oncogenes to multiply too quickly and lead to cancer.2
Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary?
Multiple myeloma may be partly hereditary.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
This mutation was not seen in samples taken from birds on the man's property, either.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), says Basavaraj.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Researchers have found that a translocation mutation (when part of a chromosome attaches to a different one) may cause the oncogenes to multiply too quickly and lead to cancer.2
Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary?
Multiple myeloma may be partly hereditary.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 17 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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January 2025’s safety record isn’t a statistical anomaly, either.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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This feels an anomaly considering the downward patterns since.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 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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The Romanian deadlift is a variation of the classic, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The first day of spring training games was a look at some variation of the regular lineup and getting first glances as newcomers Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger along with Jasson Dominguez’s first game in a bid to be the opening day left fielder.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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It can be used for good: to spark social change, to warn of danger, and to foster relationships.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Her legal name change—a prerequisite for other document changes—wasn’t granted until shortly before Trump’s inauguration.—
Madison Pauly,
Them,
24 Feb. 2025
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Banks herself rose through the ranks in the early 1990s, when Black high-fashion models on the runway and in magazines were still a rarity.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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In 1910, a high school diploma was a rarity in the United States, the province of elites destined to be ministers, doctors, or lawyers.—
Matthew J. Slaughter,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its transformation is courtesy of Fundación Fernando Romero, a not-for-profit foundation established by architect and design curator Fernando Romero, who bought the property last year and will oversee its renovation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 Feb. 2025
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The internet is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and Web3 stands at the center of this shift.—
Daniel Levy,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This shade is a deep-blue variant of the black sumi ink traditionally used in Japanese calligraphy and painting.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The variants also feature a new two-tone interior motif.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Mutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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