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
Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The hybrid was seen again on June 9, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
DeLillo Chevrolet is also working to be at the forefront of promoting electric and hybrid vehicles, according to its site.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some feature hybrid schedules with the option of working remotely from home.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The hybrid was seen again on June 9, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber
september 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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Because the sliding molecules are built into the gel (not just mixed in), their motion directly couples with the gel’s stretching.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once complete, the structure will be crowned by a cross and tightly surrounded by five other towers, one dedicated to Mary and four slightly shorter ones for the four evangelists.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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Martini, a 4-year-old crossbreed, was found wandering the streets of Romania near the Pawprints to Freedom Dog Rescue shelter on July 22, 2022.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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These puppies, believed to be a collie-working dog crossbreed, were left in the park, posing a threat to the local wildlife.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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