as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a puppy that was clearly a crossbred of a beagle and a dachshund
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hybrids
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Exports of new energy passenger vehicles — including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids — surged more than 140% in March from a year ago to 363,000 units.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
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And as for hybrids and electrics, there aren't any in the 2027 lineup at all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreds. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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