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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
In Darwin’s day, of course, the processes by which gametes are formed and then fused had yet to be discovered.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The protests have since fused with wider public anger over opaque real estate deals and alleged government corruption.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
At its core, the documentary underscores the seismic impact of Earth, Wind & Fire, a band that fused jazz, funk, soul and pop into a global sound that defined an era.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
For fifteen years, Marc's identity had fused almost entirely with his CEO role.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In Los Angeles, food entrepreneurs fused Korean barbecue with Mexican American culinary traditions to create the now iconic Korean BBQ taco, a dish that could only have emerged in a city shaped by both communities.
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Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Religiosity and nationalism have fused, displacing cosmopolitanism.
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Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 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.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 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.
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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
Breakfast browse Twins Mercy and Goodness were born with their skulls fused together.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
In Darwin’s day, of course, the processes by which gametes are formed and then fused had yet to be discovered.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The protests have since fused with wider public anger over opaque real estate deals and alleged government corruption.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
At its core, the documentary underscores the seismic impact of Earth, Wind & Fire, a band that fused jazz, funk, soul and pop into a global sound that defined an era.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
For fifteen years, Marc's identity had fused almost entirely with his CEO role.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In Los Angeles, food entrepreneurs fused Korean barbecue with Mexican American culinary traditions to create the now iconic Korean BBQ taco, a dish that could only have emerged in a city shaped by both communities.
—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
Religiosity and nationalism have fused, displacing cosmopolitanism.
—
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 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
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.
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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.
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
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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.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bake rolls until heated through and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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Through initiatives such as the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs, companies, governments, development finance institutions and investors are increasingly working together to move blended finance from fragmented, bespoke transactions toward more practical, scalable models.
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There are also more blended beverages hitting the menu starting July 14, including new Blended Energy Refreshers -- featuring Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade and Mango Strawberry Lemonade flavors -- as well as a Blended Pink Energy Drink.
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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.
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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.
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Experts recommend pulling the plant as early in the spring as possible, once the ground has thawed.
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Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.
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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.
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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.
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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