mutate
verb (used with object)
to change; alter.
mutating
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present participleof mutate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"It keeps mutating in response to its environment," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
But some viruses are adept at changing their appearance – or mutating – so vaccines can quickly go out of date.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The good news is the virus has shown no signs of mutating to make it better at infecting people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
It appears Spider-Man’s DNA could be mutating, as he has gained the ability to produce organic webs, which could be alarming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
“We’ve strayed from Lana’s point. There’s something wrong with this virus. It’s not consistent. I’m not a scientist, but could it be mutating or something? Changing as it jumps from one person to the next?”
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
