as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Recent Examples of crossbreeds
At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbreeds
hybrids
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Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production, and really good flavor.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Enter ComEd, which is driving motorists to consider electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbreeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreeds. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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