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a plant or animal that is different from other plants or animals of the same kind because of a change in the structure of its genes; something produced by genetic mutation
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Recent Examples of mutant
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
As expected, while both forms of PERK carried out nearly identical functions, mutant PERK did not sufficiently clear out tau.
—Jose Abisambra, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
New York gets its pass rusher in Bailey, a mutant in Sadiq and one of the most QB-friendly receivers in this draft in Cooper.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
On his first solo release in eight years, 100 gecs’ mutant-pop prankster turns his attention to relatively straightforward big-tent EDM—but not without a little noise-scene provocation.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
As expected, while both forms of PERK carried out nearly identical functions, mutant PERK did not sufficiently clear out tau.
—Jose Abisambra, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutant
Noun
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Whereas many other treatments in development target the individual mutation underlying someone’s disease, daraxonrasib shuts down the whole family of proteins.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Ernst was a renowned molecular biologist who studied DNA mutations, the link between chemicals and cancer, and the root of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Due to difficulties finding a suitable donor [for the transplant], Caitlin suffered an abnormal relapse and the cancer returned to her skin.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Sixteen-year-old Quin Duncan is a varsity lacrosse player in Wilmington is relieved to be back on the field after a bout with arteriovenous malformation (AVM).—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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At 14 weeks, Martinez learned the baby had a rare, severe congenital brain malformation.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Making the aberrant choice stand out all the more was that Season 2 didn’t get to finish on its own terms.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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The question may seem aberrant, something a dimwit or sadistic mother might ask her charge during toilet training, but Americans do regard living writers as both needlessly and necessarily strange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Apr. 2026
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For years, winning a major on the men’s side meant going through at least one tennis monster.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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This is because the main enemies in this game look to be large chitinous alien monsters, which your titular Gundam can slice into tiny pieces.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Styles is the star of the Commanders’ offseason and will move around to take advantage of his skillset and freakish athletic ability.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of Michigan’s dominance is 6-9 senior forward/center Yaxel Lendeborg, a likely lottery pick with freakish length and defensive versatility.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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An offshore operator that catches a pressure anomaly or an unauthorized entry into a red zone in real time avoids a shutdown that can run into the millions per day.—
Krish Kumar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Both rockets are grounded after recent anomalies.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The look was designed by Daniel Roseberry and featured an asymmetrical jacket with personalized gold bijoux buttons, one of which appears to be an eye.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Cast in a brown color tone, the skirt contrasted the bodice in both color and material, with a jersey-like fabric and an asymmetric hemline that created a high-low effect for the overall look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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