as in hybrids
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 crossbreeds
At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbreeds
hybrids
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Toyota expects demand to remain strong this year, especially for its gas-electric hybrids which are expected to make up more than half of its volume, said David Christ, head of the Toyota brand in the US.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not identical to the parent tree and the growth habit of the tree as well as the quality of the fruit won't be the same.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Crossbreeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreeds. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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