Definition of intercrossnext
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
  • Right now, aside from hybrids the right mix increasingly means having affordable vehicles, as many Americans grapple with inflation, high gas prices and other issues have been pushed out of the new vehicle market.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • The handheld console hybrid ships with 256GB of storage, so this microSD card effectively doubles your storage!
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
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  • After a cross into the box, Lo Celso was ahead of the last line of defense before firing it into the net for, technically, the third time tonight.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
  • After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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