as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrid
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The majority of Chicago’s hybrid school board was either elected with the support of CTU or appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Yes, the hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, where the balls make a popping sound that fans love and foes loathe, is pushing old-school golf into the rough.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Blending archive, fiction, and performance, the hybrid documentary explores memory, sexuality and a mother–daughter relationship.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The majority of Chicago’s hybrid school board was either elected with the support of CTU or appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Mother Mary casts Hathaway as the title character, who was previously described as a Lady Gaga-meets-Swift hybrid who flees a tour and winds up seeking out an old friend and fashion designer (Michaela Coel) who helped shape her public persona.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Yes, the hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, where the balls make a popping sound that fans love and foes loathe, is pushing old-school golf into the rough.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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Still, the evidence for oats directly lowering blood pressure is mixed, Weinandy noted.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The goal was originally waived off due to his stick touching the puck above the cross bar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Chancalay flicked a low cross from near the left post through a crowd of defenders for a one-touch finish by Yeboah into a wide-open net that gave Minnesota the lead for good in the 67th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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In this week’s issue, John Seabrook, a staff writer and doodle owner, explores how these crossbreeds got to be so popular.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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