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
More than 97% of cars sold in Norway last year were electric or plug-in hybrids, and EVs now outnumber both diesel and petrol cars on the country’s roads.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Commission said undertakings would be harder to accept from companies selling multiple vehicle types, such as hybrids, due to cross-compensation risks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Gripp was renowned in the orchid world for his expertise, talks and many prize-winning hybrids such as the Santa Barbara Sunset, a striking Laelia anceps and Laeliocattleya Ancibarina cross with rich salmon, peach and magenta hues that was bred to thrive outside in California’s warmer climes.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes as consumer demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed and federal support for electric powertrains has vanished, while, simultaneously, certain Stellantis 4xe vehicles have been marred by continuous recalls.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Carmakers globally have struggled to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption as consumers remain wary of limited charging infrastructure and the risk of running out of power on long journeys lead many to opt for plug-in hybrids instead.
—Marie Mannes, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
As with most hybrids, expect most of your economy gains to happen around town rather than at freeway speeds.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
That should be evident from the large number of EVs and hybrids that will be on display at the Silicon Valley Auto Show, which starts Friday and runs through Sunday at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2024, 4,000 peregrines and hybrids were exported from the UK, with the number rising to 5,000 last year, according to UK police, with nearly 90% of them heading to the United Arab Emirates.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Commission said undertakings would be harder to accept from companies selling multiple vehicle types, such as hybrids, due to cross-compensation risks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Gripp was renowned in the orchid world for his expertise, talks and many prize-winning hybrids such as the Santa Barbara Sunset, a striking Laelia anceps and Laeliocattleya Ancibarina cross with rich salmon, peach and magenta hues that was bred to thrive outside in California’s warmer climes.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes as consumer demand for plug-in hybrids has slowed and federal support for electric powertrains has vanished, while, simultaneously, certain Stellantis 4xe vehicles have been marred by continuous recalls.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Carmakers globally have struggled to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption as consumers remain wary of limited charging infrastructure and the risk of running out of power on long journeys lead many to opt for plug-in hybrids instead.
—Marie Mannes, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
As with most hybrids, expect most of your economy gains to happen around town rather than at freeway speeds.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
That should be evident from the large number of EVs and hybrids that will be on display at the Silicon Valley Auto Show, which starts Friday and runs through Sunday at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2024, 4,000 peregrines and hybrids were exported from the UK, with the number rising to 5,000 last year, according to UK police, with nearly 90% of them heading to the United Arab Emirates.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 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.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Hybrids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrids. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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