mutates

present tense third-person singular of mutate
as in changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another colored lights that slowly mutate from green to blue and so on across the color spectrum

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  • The deadline for buying tickets for Mega Millions tickets varies by state.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Mutates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutates. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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