MUTATIONS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

mutations

noun

plural of mutation

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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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 That will push conversations toward breast MRI and ultrasound as add-ons, particularly for women with family history or BRCA mutations. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Black women are more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer, and people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry have a higher likelihood of carrying BRCA mutations. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Their v2 version of their protease, which incorporated some of the random mutations, was 30 times more active than the original design it was based on. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Researchers have yet to identify specific mutations that may predispose individuals to lung cancer. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 These mutations could explain how natural selection has shifted the existing population – and inform conservation efforts in the future. — Hannah Chinn, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 These mutations aren’t necessarily inherited; instead they can be caused by certain exposures, or simply by chance. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 Under guidance issued in 2022, the FDA has approved nine drugs to be used for patients whose tumors have specific mutations, regardless of the organ where the cancer first appeared. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Prostate cancer develops when DNA mutations allow prostate cells to multiply out of control. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2026

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Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Rolex engineers reworked the movement with some 200 modifications, renaming it Caliber 4030.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of modifications

Noun

When the fetus was diagnosed with a heart defect and other serious anomalies, the parents asked Kelley to terminate the pregnancy.

— Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Reconcile your accounts and review reports Even if your books are current, anomalies and errors can creep in.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of anomalies

Noun

The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
After the rocky start, Saturday night seemed to be going smoother, with a new ticket system and other changes.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of changes

Noun

Hugo spritzes and Palomas, among other cocktails and mocktail variations, will also be on the menu, with Dassai sake served on flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Five entries appearing in the notice refer to variations of his name and identify the same individual.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of variations

Noun

Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The hotel continues to honor the building's textile history, offering guests an alterations service provided by the professionals at Santa Eulalia, the most prestigious tailors in Barcelona.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of alterations

Noun

Like most other variants, the symptoms of the Cicada variant are the same as those of other COVID-19 variant infections.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of variants

Noun

Superlong Cher has undergone many hair transformations over the years.

— Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
The technique’s definition is slippery, spanning actors’ deep character study, extreme physical transformations and staying in character for months; some performers reject the label or the practice.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformations

Noun

Once a hospital makes a patient’s records available through Epic’s Care Everywhere, many clinicians who work with Epic across the country can pull up those records, with some exceptions.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Most brands top out at about $50 per bottle, with a few exceptions here and there.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

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