as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Recent Examples of crossbreed
Zoom in: High school junior Jett Hale, from Miami, Texas, fetched the reserve record with his steer, Mike, a stunning charolais crossbreed.
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
By selecting various friends in her wanderings, Sophie’s mom had spawned not just one sort of crossbreed, but several in that same litter.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Marlo the cockapoo, a crossbreed of a miniature poodle and cocker spaniel, joined Andrew Hall's family just weeks ago.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
To add to the surprise, some crossbreeds may even grow larger than either parent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
By selecting various friends in her wanderings, Sophie’s mom had spawned not just one sort of crossbreed, but several in that same litter.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Marlo the cockapoo, a crossbreed of a miniature poodle and cocker spaniel, joined Andrew Hall's family just weeks ago.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
To add to the surprise, some crossbreeds may even grow larger than either parent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbreed
hybrid
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Try this hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding that blends the best of both worlds with three levels of firmness to choose from.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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While cyborgs and synthetics live alongside humans, matters change when hybrids are created.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Crossbreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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