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
Duarte’s Tavern, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Nissan’s already confirmed the Xterra will be a body-on-frame SUV available with a V6 and a hybrid V6.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Then there are the desserts, my favorite being the olallieberry pie, made with the tangy West Coast hybrid fruit.
—Duarte’s Tavern, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Nissan’s already confirmed the Xterra will be a body-on-frame SUV available with a V6 and a hybrid V6.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Able to pump out 1,000 hp (750 kW), this new motor could open the door to reliable hybrid-electric regional aircraft fleets.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrid
Adjective
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stantis’ drawing shows Jesus hanging on a cross with oversized bombs and mortar shells flying helter-skelter in the air.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Skahan put away a first-touch shot, off a cross played by Tsakiris, from the top of the 6-yard box in the 45th minute and scored from near the penalty spot in the 49th to give San Jose a 2-1 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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