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
Most of its competitors now have hybrid versions or are hybrids by default.
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New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Nobody can reach you there, except perhaps the ones who already inhabit it and are hybrids of living and dead.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker and the most powerful corporate opponent of the EV transition among major carmakers, has lobbied hard to keep hybrids at the center of Japan’s auto strategy.
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Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Federal lawmakers are also considering a new $130 annual fee on electric vehicles and a $35 fee on hybrids to replace declining gas tax revenue.
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James Taylor,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Many of his early rhododendron hybrids were sadly lost when the house was let during the Second World War, but the family’s stewardship continued.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For travelers who want something different than white sneakers, these Mary Jane sneaker hybrids got my and my mom’s attention.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
In 2022, the company dropped pure internal-combustion models from its lineup, focusing solely on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
All-wheel drive is out; all cars will have to be rear-wheel drive hybrids.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
Nobody can reach you there, except perhaps the ones who already inhabit it and are hybrids of living and dead.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker and the most powerful corporate opponent of the EV transition among major carmakers, has lobbied hard to keep hybrids at the center of Japan’s auto strategy.
—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Federal lawmakers are also considering a new $130 annual fee on electric vehicles and a $35 fee on hybrids to replace declining gas tax revenue.
—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Many of his early rhododendron hybrids were sadly lost when the house was let during the Second World War, but the family’s stewardship continued.
—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For travelers who want something different than white sneakers, these Mary Jane sneaker hybrids got my and my mom’s attention.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
In 2022, the company dropped pure internal-combustion models from its lineup, focusing solely on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
All-wheel drive is out; all cars will have to be rear-wheel drive hybrids.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hybrids
crossbreeds
Noun
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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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“Hybrids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrids. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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