as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Recent Examples of crossbreed
By selecting various friends in her wanderings, Sophie’s mom had spawned not just one sort of crossbreed, but several in that same litter.
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Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Marlo the cockapoo, a crossbreed of a miniature poodle and cocker spaniel, joined Andrew Hall's family just weeks ago.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
To add to the surprise, some crossbreeds may even grow larger than either parent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Dani was a 30-year-old Clydesdale/Hackney crossbreed who'd been at Maymont since 2004.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Marlo the cockapoo, a crossbreed of a miniature poodle and cocker spaniel, joined Andrew Hall's family just weeks ago.
—Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
To add to the surprise, some crossbreeds may even grow larger than either parent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Dani was a 30-year-old Clydesdale/Hackney crossbreed who'd been at Maymont since 2004.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossbreed
hybrid
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Additionally, the rise of hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) has added complexity to the automotive supply chain, accounting for a record 20% of US vehicle sales in 2024.—
Rajnish Nath,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The Urus will reportedly remain a plug-in hybrid until 2035.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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“Crossbreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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