outcrosses

Definition of outcrossesnext
plural of outcross

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Noun
  • Exports of new energy passenger vehicles — including battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids — surged more than 140% in March from a year ago to 363,000 units.
    Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • And as for hybrids and electrics, there aren't any in the 2027 lineup at all.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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