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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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as in melted
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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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
the many foundries would daily fuse copper and zinc to create the brass that made the city famous
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Recent Examples of fused
Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Its tech is essentially a hybrid of direct ink printing and fused deposition modeling, two of several techniques being developed by companies vying to bring these energy sources to market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Luckily, between 10 and 20 weeks, the pregnancy stabilized, but it was then revealed during an anatomy scan that her daughter had a single umbilical artery and fused kidneys, leading to frequent monitoring and long drives to different specialists.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Like the temporary residents of its way station between the living and the dead, the choice is yours in terms of fused cinematic comparisons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
The pair features a fused Swoosh logo where past Flyknit iterations were typically printed and sees the addition of a padded tongue and lacing configuration reminiscent of the brand’s Vomero 18 running shoe.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Armitage fused East African histories, mythology, sexuality, violence, and colonial memory into lush, unstable compositions that felt simultaneously intimate and epic.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Fresh from a weekend in Jamaica, my hair was in dire need of a detox from all the sweat, sand, and braid conditioning gel that fused together.
—Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 May 2026
Maldonado and his wife, Rocio Navarrete, opened El Gaucho Inca in 2011, which fused Peruvian, Argentinian and Italian cuisines.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Once formed, the stars fused these two elements together, which created heavier elements that made later generations of stars.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Keeping them stable under those conditions requires precise control over a nickel base alloyed with multiple elements, each with different physical and chemical properties, that must be uniformly melted, fused, and kept free of impurities.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Adjective
During the production process, two separate sheets of aluminum are pressed together through powerful rollers, resulting in a single, fused sheet that has one shiny side and one side with a matte finish.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Its tech is essentially a hybrid of direct ink printing and fused deposition modeling, two of several techniques being developed by companies vying to bring these energy sources to market.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Luckily, between 10 and 20 weeks, the pregnancy stabilized, but it was then revealed during an anatomy scan that her daughter had a single umbilical artery and fused kidneys, leading to frequent monitoring and long drives to different specialists.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Like the temporary residents of its way station between the living and the dead, the choice is yours in terms of fused cinematic comparisons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
The pair features a fused Swoosh logo where past Flyknit iterations were typically printed and sees the addition of a padded tongue and lacing configuration reminiscent of the brand’s Vomero 18 running shoe.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
When work becomes fused with identity, stepping back can feel threatening.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Armitage fused East African histories, mythology, sexuality, violence, and colonial memory into lush, unstable compositions that felt simultaneously intimate and epic.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Fresh from a weekend in Jamaica, my hair was in dire need of a detox from all the sweat, sand, and braid conditioning gel that fused together.
—Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 May 2026
Maldonado and his wife, Rocio Navarrete, opened El Gaucho Inca in 2011, which fused Peruvian, Argentinian and Italian cuisines.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Bezel setting is central to my work, as nearly every piece is built around handmade bezels which, in 22-karat gold, can be fused rather than soldered and then shaped and set entirely by hand using simple tools due to the metal’s purity and softness.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Once formed, the stars fused these two elements together, which created heavier elements that made later generations of stars.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Keeping them stable under those conditions requires precise control over a nickel base alloyed with multiple elements, each with different physical and chemical properties, that must be uniformly melted, fused, and kept free of impurities.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fused
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The event had more than 1,700 exhibitors spotlighting various technologies such as automation, AI and integrated digitalization solutions.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The Environment Monwana was built with the vision of being a leading eco-conscious lodge, with integrated renewable energy sources, highly efficient heating and cooling systems, and smart technology that would minimize its environmental footprint.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ cup ricotta, ¾ cup whole milk, and 1 egg yolk, then stir into the dry ingredients.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley or dill until cheese has melted.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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In the meantime, early-blooming flowers like bee balm and peonies,can be mixed into the dahlia space, providing blooms, pollinator habitat, and interest while the dahlias grow.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Compost made with banana peels can be used as a side dressing or top dressing in the garden, mixed into garden beds, or added to potting mixes to improve soil structure and add nutrients.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Outside of all their other ventures, the engaged couple stay busy raising their blended family.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a small group of women began singing in breathy, blended vocals that felt both ancient and futuristic.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Firms expanded into new cities, opened international offices, merged across continents, and adopted new technologies, but the underlying structure remained surprisingly constant.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The organization has closed, merged or downsized field offices, with 185 out of 550 offices affected and more than 5,200 UNHCR staff losing their jobs – approximately 25% of its global workforce.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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