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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-bred
Adjective
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The effort Tuesday was the first time internationally crossbred coral have been permitted to be outplanted anywhere in the world.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025 -
The study also found that the breed of dog matters, as purebred dogs lived approximately eight months longer than crossbred dogs with two or more breeds.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
Peoplemag,
3 Feb. 2024
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Reuters reported that the dog involved in the incident was a mongrel, or an unknown breed.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Infamously, Brazil suffered from the mongrel complex in the past and a new psychological barrier awaits at the 2026 World Cup when playing European teams.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Valuation Analysis Block presents a mixed valuation picture compared to market benchmarks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ask about foot soaks: While evidence is mixed, some people find that soaking their feet in Epsom salts relieves and reduces pain.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
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This Brazilian Portuguese film streaming on Netflix this weekend looks like a charming cross between Father of the Bride and National Lampoon's Vacation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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The fire burned an area about 30 feet by 30 feet, including religious items such as Nativity scene, a cross and a Star of David.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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Two were the usual suspects for South Florida, hunks of elkhorn coral, and two were newcomers, a crossbreed of Florida elkhorns with their Honduran siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Without using wheat, rye, barley, couscous, bulgur, and other crossbreeds of those grains, gluten-free pasta can be made from brown rice, white rice, corn, legumes, quinoa, edamame, lentils, or beans.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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“Half-bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-bred. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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