OUTCROSSES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

outcrosses

noun

plural of outcross

as in hybrids

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Noun

Rather, the sales stalled because there weren’t enough EVs available to buy – and there were plenty of hybrids as an alternative.

— John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
That soon led him to the punk-reggae hybrids of SoCal acts Sublime, Pepper, and Long Beach Dub All-stars.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of hybrids

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

Definition of crossbreeds

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