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
Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
After 85% of employees expressed a desire for remote-work options, Synchrony launched a hybrid model that includes programs like Flexible Fridays, where staff are encouraged to avoid meetings and take off early, and Flexi Company Holidays.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The city has explored alternatives, including drone, laser and hybrid shows, as well as smaller fireworks displays.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Toyota fans are getting a look at its new Camry GT-S Concept hybrid car at the 2026 New York Auto Show.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
After 85% of employees expressed a desire for remote-work options, Synchrony launched a hybrid model that includes programs like Flexible Fridays, where staff are encouraged to avoid meetings and take off early, and Flexi Company Holidays.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
This unique documentary-comedy hybrid is executive produced by Jessica Alba and stars Keyla Monterroso Mejia (The Studio, Curb Your Enthusiasm).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The city has explored alternatives, including drone, laser and hybrid shows, as well as smaller fireworks displays.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its southern counterpart, meanwhile, will be a little taller at 889 ft (270 m), with mixed-use residential space and another rooftop terrace.—
Adam Williams
April 03,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goal was originally waived off due to his stick touching the puck above the cross bar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Chancalay flicked a low cross from near the left post through a crowd of defenders for a one-touch finish by Yeboah into a wide-open net that gave Minnesota the lead for good in the 67th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 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 7 Apr. 2026.
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