as in hybrid
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
that pink rose is an intercross of red and white roses
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Noun
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Republican proponents of the EV and hybrid fees argue the proposal is a matter of fairness.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025 -
Motion isolation was huge, as some soft beds, especially hybrids, can get a bad rap for being too bouncy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
Noun
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While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 1:30 p.m. May 4 Initial location: Carroll Rd cross of Eschinger Rd south of Elk Grove, Sacramento County, Calif. Fire unit: Consumnes Fire Department Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Carroll Fire A new wildfire was reported today at 1:30 p.m. in Sacramento County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2025
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“Intercross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercross. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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