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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In this hybrid model, the mayor would chair the council, taking a stronger role in setting policies, shaping budgets and leading the public agenda.
—Nate Miley, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Original price: $17.99 Designed with mature and sensitive skin in mind, this serum-foundation hybrid provides sun protection and a radiant finish that won't settle into fine lines.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
Compared to two years ago, when 78% of Fortune 100 companies were hybrid and 5% were fully in-office, those firms are now 41% hybrid and 54% fully in-office.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In this hybrid model, the mayor would chair the council, taking a stronger role in setting policies, shaping budgets and leading the public agenda.
—Nate Miley, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Noun
This allows the driver to easily switch between electric and hybrid modes, saving on fuel and reducing emissions over time — without needing to stop for charging every few hours.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Original price: $17.99 Designed with mature and sensitive skin in mind, this serum-foundation hybrid provides sun protection and a radiant finish that won't settle into fine lines.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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Optimum offers higher fiber speeds with no data caps, but at a higher starting cost and mixed customer satisfaction ratings.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Helsley was the Cardinals’ big ticket, and rival evaluators had mixed reviews about his return.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The first is Ronaldo running into Joao Felix at the back post as both men attempted to tap a low cross from the left into an empty net, in what felt like a friendly but firm introduction to Al Nassr’s scoring pecking order.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The direction of the placement (a vertical cross versus a diagonal one) doesn’t seem to matter, nor does the size of the bandaids.—
Larissa Runkle,
Parents,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Two were the usual suspects for South Florida, hunks of elkhorn coral, and two were newcomers, a crossbreed of Florida elkhorns with their Honduran siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Without using wheat, rye, barley, couscous, bulgur, and other crossbreeds of those grains, gluten-free pasta can be made from brown rice, white rice, corn, legumes, quinoa, edamame, lentils, or beans.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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