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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 Director Teo Castellanos, returning after a seven-year hiatus from Piano Slam, discussed the unique challenges of directing an event that fuses live music with spoken word poetry. Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025 In a stylish nod to his latest film Sinners, Michael B. Jordan is stepping into the sneaker game with a one-of-a-kind release that fuses fashion and storytelling. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025 These steps mark the difference between a coalition that is aligned in principle and one that is fused in practice. Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025 The aliens reportedly emerged from the wreckage, fusing together into one object and bursting into a bright light and turning all but two of the soldiers to stone. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Massacre, enslavement, rape, kidnapping of women and children, combined with starvation and disease, more than decimated native nations.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Paraclete 2, Sierra Canyon 0: Two pitchers combined for the shutout.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some tables were turned over, and others had just melted away.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
  • According to Merriam-Webster, several definitions of the word fusion apply to Lee Yohn’s concept: A union by or as if melting, such as a merging of diverse, distinct or separate elements into a unified whole.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike any past president, Trump is mixing money and the White House.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
  • No injuries connected to the product have been reported.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • So the idea of Thwaites and West Antarctic being unstable are all predicated on the idea that the bed is thawed and that the ice can slide over its bed.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The frozen coats were carefully thawed in a water bath and gently separated.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.
    TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the act to enforce the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, sending federal troops to ensure the safety of Black students integrating the school against the resistance of state authorities.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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