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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Try this hybrid from Brooklyn Bedding that blends the best of both worlds with three levels of firmness to choose from.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025 -
While cyborgs and synthetics live alongside humans, matters change when hybrids are created.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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