as in crosses
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 hybrids
Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are more expensive up front and may be difficult to charge on some campuses.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
While plants can stand up to four feet tall, numerous smaller hybrids are commercially available.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Right now, aside from hybrids the right mix increasingly means having affordable vehicles, as many Americans grapple with inflation, high gas prices and other issues have been pushed out of the new vehicle market.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Gua sha, $10 to $40 for stone versions, $40 to $90 for electric or LED hybrids.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, current negotiations have suggested after 2035, a 10% market share for hybrids should be left open.
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Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Dozens of new heat-tolerant hybrids have been developed that perform best with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Traditional hybrids often rely on intricate arrangements of gears, motors, and clutches to blend gasoline and electric power.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
So the new overnight climate control system could even surpass that of pure EV camping, delivering another strong argument in favor of plug-in hybrids presently being the best powertrain solution for efficient, comfortable and capable camper vans and motorhomes.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
While plants can stand up to four feet tall, numerous smaller hybrids are commercially available.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Right now, aside from hybrids the right mix increasingly means having affordable vehicles, as many Americans grapple with inflation, high gas prices and other issues have been pushed out of the new vehicle market.
—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Gua sha, $10 to $40 for stone versions, $40 to $90 for electric or LED hybrids.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, current negotiations have suggested after 2035, a 10% market share for hybrids should be left open.
—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Dozens of new heat-tolerant hybrids have been developed that perform best with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Traditional hybrids often rely on intricate arrangements of gears, motors, and clutches to blend gasoline and electric power.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
So the new overnight climate control system could even surpass that of pure EV camping, delivering another strong argument in favor of plug-in hybrids presently being the best powertrain solution for efficient, comfortable and capable camper vans and motorhomes.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrids
crossbreeds
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At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.
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These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
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