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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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Targeting a different mutation just means changing the address.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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Photos taken earlier this year showed several dogs with bright blue fur wandering the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine, fueling widespread speculation online, including theories of radiation exposure and mutations.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Drivers may notice warning signs before a failure occurs, including abnormal noises or vibrations from the rear suspension or changes in vehicle handling, according to the recall report.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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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
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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Khimberly had a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, an underlying medical condition, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing the medical examiner.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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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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The aberrant action of our mosaic immune system attacking healthy cells is the basis of autoimmune disease.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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La Salle College High School beat Pittsburgh Central Catholic 34-20 Saturday night as senior safety Joey O'Brien had a monster game.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Clegg says by the late 1800s, Krampus became the most notable, recognized version of these monsters.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Pitino coached Mitchell, now the star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, at Louisville from 2015-17, and the guard’s freakish athleticism was obvious throughout his two collegiate seasons.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2026
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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
Noun
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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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When Tarhuni, and his co-panelists CapitalG’s Mo Jomaa and Notable Capital’s Hans Tung, broke it down, the conclusion was that these companies are anomalies.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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