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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-bred
Adjective
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The effort Tuesday was the first time internationally crossbred coral have been permitted to be outplanted anywhere in the world.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025 -
The study also found that the breed of dog matters, as purebred dogs lived approximately eight months longer than crossbred dogs with two or more breeds.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
3 Feb. 2024
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Reuters reported that the dog involved in the incident was a mongrel, or an unknown breed.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Infamously, Brazil suffered from the mongrel complex in the past and a new psychological barrier awaits at the 2026 World Cup when playing European teams.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The most-popular crossbreeds in America include the Cockapoo, a mix between cocker spaniel and poodle; the Siberian retriever, a mix between Siberian husky and Labrador retriever; and the Chug, a mix between Chihuahua and pug.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Two were the usual suspects for South Florida, hunks of elkhorn coral, and two were newcomers, a crossbreed of Florida elkhorns with their Honduran siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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“Half-bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-bred. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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