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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
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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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The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Lipodystrophy syndromes are conditions that cause abnormal fat loss.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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
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If the fetus survives, long-term developmental delays, blindness, hearing loss, permanent teeth and bone malformation, heart defects and rashes can occur.—
Casey Pinto,
The Conversation,
1 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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Space Launch Delta 45 stated that anomaly would not affect other launches, and the SpaceX launch was the first of two planned on the day from Canaveral with a ULA Atlas V launch slated for later on the day.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Blue Origin has not publicly discussed the cause of the New Glenn failure, but speculation has focused on a possible anomaly in one of the seven main BE-4 engines.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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This envelope-style option has an asymmetrical flap complete with double zippers that reveal a hidden pocket.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The asymmetrical tilt gives the bright, sunny colors a subtle edge.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutant. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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