as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrid
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Amateur landscapes abound, from the mythic to the real, my personal favorite being a hybrid Yun Jehong created in his representation of Gudambong Peak, a sightseeing destination easily accessed from the capital by boat.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All 375 examples of the 903 hp hybrid were created as closed coupes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The drone’s hybrid-electric propulsion system supports both vertical lift and efficient forward flight.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Amateur landscapes abound, from the mythic to the real, my personal favorite being a hybrid Yun Jehong created in his representation of Gudambong Peak, a sightseeing destination easily accessed from the capital by boat.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Pollen-free hybrids produce large flowerheads in a range of colors including white, red, yellow, orange, bicolor, and even purple.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
All 375 examples of the 903 hp hybrid were created as closed coupes.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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The landlord of another large Williamsburg office, the former Vice Media headquarters on Kent Avenue, is reportedly in the process of converting the site for mixed-use development to construct residential towers there.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
1 May 2026
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The mixed outcomes of these AI initiatives reflect a new approach to government technology and contracting, said Government Operations Secretary Nick Maduros.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Romond grew up riding horses and ran cross country and track for her high school team in Colchester, Vt.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trinity Rodman whipped in a cross that found Leicy Santos, who guided it home.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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In this week’s issue, John Seabrook, a staff writer and doodle owner, explores how these crossbreeds got to be so popular.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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