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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 For example, Google’s AI fuses market signals with sales data, dynamically prioritizing relevance. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Both characters are playable for specific levels or intervals within a single stage, but primarily they’re fused together (by demonic ninja magic!), making the bulk of their capabilities available at once. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025 By fusing spiritual and temporal power, the period’s absurd-seeming battles over mystical doctrine—was the blood truly present in the chalice, or merely indicated in it?—were inseparable from struggles for worldly authority. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025 Clara Clark Diamond Weave Quilt Set The quilt is patterned with a special technology that fuses the design onto the blanket without bulky seams or stitching, which brings a polished, hotel-quality look to your bed without trapping heat like a traditional quilt. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Turmeric topical products combined with traditional medical therapies may minimize psoriasis flares.10 6.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Colossal losses at its streaming division combined with a string of costly box office duds led to Disney’s stock price crashing to an almost 10-year low of $81.72 in April this year.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The ice packs had long melted, but the cans of soda were pretty dang refreshing.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Stone said the group mixes patriotism with protest, waving flags to show their support of the U.S. but disdain with the current administration.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
  • DeMarco played every instrument; produced, engineered, and mixed the songs; shot the album cover and music videos using a tripod; and is releasing it on his own label.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All of these people are narcos, somehow connected to the drug world.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
  • This new sleeper train service aims to connect over 100 cities with affordable overnight train routes, including Copenhagen.
    Michele Robson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Thaw it in the refrigerator before using, noting that the texture may change slightly after thawing.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
  • Instead of thawing frozen raw shrimp in the refrigerator or at least under running cold water, the restaurant left the shrimp in standing water in the three-compartment sink.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • With Disney+ and Hulu set to merge in 2026 — and the Hulu app going away — Disney is reshuffling the marketing leadership of its entertainment division.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Colbert’s show is ending amid uniquely political circumstances, to be sure, with CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and President Donald Trump having reached a multimillion-dollar legal settlement while the company attempted to merge with Skydance Media.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • On some models, these may be raised handles or integrated into the frame of the tray.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
  • There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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