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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Sweeney dressed up in a Burberry hybrid trenchcoat-dress look, paired with mule heels bearing the English brand’s signature plaid.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The segment of companies identifying as hybrid has grown to 43 percent of Fortune 500 firms, while 24 percent are fully remote or allow employees to choose.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes eight years after its predecessor Nintendo Switch, a hybrid console that allows users to play it on the go as a mobile device or plug it into a TV for at-home play.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2025
On Tuesday, Sweeney dressed up in a Burberry hybrid trenchcoat-dress look, paired with mule heels bearing the English brand’s signature plaid.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Noun
Curiously, prices of hybrids were up 2% to $30,702.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The segment of companies identifying as hybrid has grown to 43 percent of Fortune 500 firms, while 24 percent are fully remote or allow employees to choose.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
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The White House stance may have sent mixed messages to geopolitical adversaries, including Iran as well as China, North Korea and especially Russia, which appears to be snubbing Trump’s effort to forge a peace deal in Ukraine.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Stable Revenue Growth Lockheed Martin’s revenue growth reflects a somewhat mixed yet stable trend.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Another brilliant kill by the Panthers, the ubiquitous Tomas Nosek disrupting the Oilers all over the defensive zone, was followed by Panthers winger Sam Reinhart putting a backhand cross ice breakout into the stands.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia's attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Zoom in: High school junior Jett Hale, from Miami, Texas, fetched the reserve record with his steer, Mike, a stunning charolais crossbreed.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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