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as in to melt
to go from a solid to a liquid state the lightning strike was so hot it caused the electrical wires to fuse and then drip onto the road

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How is the word fuse different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of fuse are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could amalgamate be used to replace fuse?

In some situations, the words amalgamate and fuse are roughly equivalent. However, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to fuse?

The synonyms blend and fuse are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can coalesce take the place of fuse?

The words coalesce and fuse can be used in similar contexts, but coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use commingle instead of fuse?

While the synonyms commingle and fuse are close in meaning, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might merge be a better fit than fuse?

While in some cases nearly identical to fuse, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mingle be a good substitute for fuse?

Although the words mingle and fuse have much in common, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When can mix be used instead of fuse?

The meanings of mix and fuse largely overlap; however, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fuse He will be connected, almost fused, to the gun and become one with it. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025 So began a campaign that fused blunt political messaging with bighearted moving images—a sensibility not unlike that of Nair’s films. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025 The folk dream, as the movie presents it, was about music of various stripes fusing into a community of spiritual and political power. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025 The company says the new model is powered by Helix, its in-house AI that fuses vision, language, and movement to learn directly from human behavior. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Meanwhile, former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle combined for 239 total yards for the Panthers (183 rushing, 56 receiving) a week after exploding for 234 total yards (206 rushing, 28 receiving) in a win over Miami.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cook for 2 minutes, until golden, then flip over and cook a further 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese has melted.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Discovery under pressure Warm ice is a high-pressure form of solid water that remains stable at room temperature instead of freezing or melting under normal conditions.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But it was mixed with pain from staggering losses and concern about what comes next.
    Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Able to carry up to twelve low-yield warheads (100–300 kt), Layner supports mixed-yield loadouts and advanced countermeasures — extensive decoys and configurable warhead/decoy mixes — while its reentry vehicles reportedly perform in-flight maneuvering and re-targeting to defeat missile.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pérez said medical workers who visited the station learned about her daughter’s condition and connected the family to a hospital charity care program.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There will be trick-or-treating, costume contests, spook-tacular inflatables, Halloween crafts and vendor booths to connect families with community resources.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each cheesecake can easily be thawed before serving.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Some frozen food was improperly thawed, other food was improperly labeled, and the only hand sink in the kitchen couldn’t be used because of problems with the drain.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The innovation is part of a growing effort to merge menstrual care with wearable health technology, turning everyday products into tools for early disease detection and better reproductive health monitoring.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Visitors can expect to navigate cinematic projections, explore behind-the-scenes artwork from Toei’s archives, and engage with experiences that merge art and technology.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The results come at a time when thousands of schools are opting to integrate financial skills into their curriculum, while at the same time, reading levels among students have hit all time lows.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond employment, Wilson Administration officials re-segregated bathrooms, lunchrooms, and workspaces in federal buildings that had been integrated since the end of the Civil War.
    Time, Time, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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