as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses
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Noun
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The Chinese are also concentrating on plug-in hybrids, which don’t carry the same penal tariffs as pure EVs, and which may have a long-term future if the EU decides to dilute its carbon dioxide emissions regime.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
After its big June launch, the next-generation hybrid system delivered several notable games, including the excellent Mario Kart World and game-of-the-year candidate Donkey Kong Bananza.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The cross was linked to a local Christian monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But when their paths do cross, fireworks usually follow.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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