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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But automakers like Tesla, Volkswagen and Volvo have been removing AM radios from some newer models over the past few years, especially electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, since EV motors affect the sound.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
Hairstylist Kee Taylor framed hybrids as a shortcut in the same ELLE report.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

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