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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Microsoft also signed a deal with chipmaker AMD to create an Xbox-Windows hybrid console that will play Xbox console games and also full-PC games from the open Windows marketplace.—
J. Kyle Foster,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Silver Ray reduces carbon emissions by by using dual-fuel LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) hybrid engines and a hull designed to reduce fuel consumption.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 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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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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