as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses
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Noun
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Dress shoe hybrids are also becoming more common in the wider world of sneakers, with Nike, Saucony and more taking their stabs at the trend.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026 -
This hybrid was developed in Japan and is mainly grown in California.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fernandez positioned himself on the shoulder of the last defender as Malo Gusto worked space for a low cross from the right that ran through to the back post.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Eastview alum — who won an individual Nordic state title in 2016 — first joined cross country skiing because her friends were in it.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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