as in crosses
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit
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Recent Examples of hybrids
But around 40% of all EVs and plug-in hybrids sold in California in the fourth quarter of 2024 were made by foreign automakers, according to data from the California Energy Commission.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some of Toyota's most popular models are now offered as hybrids.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
For instance, brake systems in hybrids benefit from regenerative braking, which captures energy during deceleration and feeds it back into the battery, reducing wear on traditional brake components and improving overall efficiency.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The orchid has been meticulously cultivated here, with over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids on display.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For hybrids, most mechanics are now well-versed in their service needs and replacement parts are widely available.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Matlock star first debuted a pair of the sneaker-heel hybrids at the Golden Globe Awards in January, rocking a black-and-white pair both on the red carpet and while onstage presenting the award for supporting female actor – TV.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2025
Older vehicles are much worse for the environment than new traditional cars and far worse than hybrids, which don’t count under the mandate.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some of Toyota's most popular models are now offered as hybrids.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
For instance, brake systems in hybrids benefit from regenerative braking, which captures energy during deceleration and feeds it back into the battery, reducing wear on traditional brake components and improving overall efficiency.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The orchid has been meticulously cultivated here, with over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids on display.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
For hybrids, most mechanics are now well-versed in their service needs and replacement parts are widely available.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The Matlock star first debuted a pair of the sneaker-heel hybrids at the Golden Globe Awards in January, rocking a black-and-white pair both on the red carpet and while onstage presenting the award for supporting female actor – TV.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 Feb. 2025
Older vehicles are much worse for the environment than new traditional cars and far worse than hybrids, which don’t count under the mandate.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Hybrids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hybrids. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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