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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 However, with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a more advanced form of the condition, inflammation is visible on X-ray imaging, and over time the spine’s vertebrae may begin to fuse. Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025 Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 The installation fuses sculpture, video installations, libretto and movement. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 Hemmerle is known for its sculptural designs fused with technical ingenuity, often using unexpected metals—like copper, bronze, and aluminum—to achieve distinct tones and lightness. Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • For example, Swan Lake, created with Jacki Apple, combines a film noir murder trope with the glitzy alluring language of high-end advertising.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • After Chloe Tryon dismissed Mandhana in the 18th over, Verma combined with Jemimah Rodrigues (24) to add a further 62 before both were out.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Turn off the ice maker, remove the bin, and melt any ice that is stuck with warm water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The South Australian Museum has launched an investigation into the mysterious impact, which left the car’s windscreen partially melted and the driver stunned.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Set in the world of Tokyo’s red-light district, Souza’s feature debut won the 119 Marvila Studios Award, the top prize in the Agora’s Works in Progress section, offering sound mixing services in post-production.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Whoever mixed that show somehow got the intro music way up here and dialogue down here.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.
    K.H. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Chicken wings were thawing in the upright cooler in standing water.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The SoCal spot is growing in popularity with a vibrant surf culture and mood-thawing weather to brighten up travelers’ winter days.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.
    Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Ink merges into breast milk, tranquillity and space to think are filled with irritating barking, and Lawrence loses herself to the madness.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This latent ability to reason autonomously enables agentic AI solutions to blend seamlessly into existing security workflows.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Its success at the time, mostly with mass market brands, paved the way for the arrival of Taikoo Li Chengdu, considered one of China’s best luxury retail destinations for blending historical preservation with a high-brow shopping experience.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Pisen's smart power solutions are designed to integrate into this dynamic urban fabric, where every minute holds value and no moment should be cut short by a dead battery.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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