HALF-BREDS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

half-breds

noun

plural of half-bred

as in crossbreds

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hybrids

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Electric sedans with four-figure horsepower figures, plug-in hybrids that can supposedly travel farther than some diesel trucks, and enough screens inside a cabin to make an electronics store nervous.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Its collection ranges from the Miura and Countach to contemporary hybrids, while VIP tours take visitors onto the production lines.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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