outcrosses

Definition of outcrossesnext
plural of outcross

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Noun
  • In April alone, China shipped out more EVs and plug-in hybrids than ICE vehicles for the first time ever, according to the China Passenger Car Association.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 6 June 2026
  • The brand says the model will now arrive by 2030, focusing on plug-in hybrids in the interim, such as the Valhalla.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Outcrosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outcrosses. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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