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Definition of hybridnext
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
Adjective
Puhm, who was most recently Head of Dream Lab LA at Luma AI, is now developing and producing AI-native and hybrid productions and will also carry out work for third parties and brands. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Flex office roles were allowed to work from home a set number of days each month, and hybrid roles were permitted to work remotely up to two days a week. Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026
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If the pies, sandwiches and salads weren’t filling enough, customers can finish off their meal with PaPPo’s signature pizzookie, a pizza-cookie hybrid. Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 It was also considered more of a 16-team hybrid by people aware of it, rather than a 20-team format. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hybrid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • The finale underlines that break in its final scenes, cross-cutting between the former friends as Alicent makes her first and only appearance in the episode at the exact moment the full tragedy of Rhaenyra’s upper hand becomes apparent.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the 51st minute, Sonis’ cross reached Yazmeen Ryan, who took a touch and blasted it home for the 1-0 lead.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Labradoodles are a crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • 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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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrid. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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