OUTCROSS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

outcross

noun

Definition of outcross

as in intercross

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Recent Examples of outcross If a population is highly inbred, then individuals who are not relations by social custom may still be so genetically similar to a point where the pairing can not credibly be stated as an outcross. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2012

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Noun

Across formats including mat, reformer and hybrid, the benefits include improved posture and pain relief.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of hybrid

Noun

Labradoodles are a crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of crossbreed

Noun

In between are a bunch of mongrel appliances that leave both humans and technology worse for wear, like a computer, in a 2024 photo by Sara Deraedt, that seems to be giving birth to a wet child.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Reuters reported that the dog involved in the incident was a mongrel, or an unknown breed.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 July 2025

Definition of mongrel

Noun

Just as El Tri was applying more pressure in the first half, Bukayo Saka broke away down the right flank and sent a cross to Bellingham, who scored in the 36th minute.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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