as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a puppy that was clearly a crossbred of a beagle and a dachshund
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hybrids
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Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are more expensive up front and may be difficult to charge on some campuses.
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While plants can stand up to four feet tall, numerous smaller hybrids are commercially available.
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“Crossbreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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