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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, 24 Sep. 2025
Jill Newman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
The Caramel Apple Classic is made with a warm brown sugar dough fused with gooey caramel bits and sweet pockets of apple.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
During the pandemic, Kirk founded Turning Point Faith, which fused his evangelical beliefs into the movement, reflecting young conservatives’ increasing turn towards religion.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
In some cases, Ursuța has fused and cut tubes of glass into irregular, patterned surfaces.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
He will be connected, almost fused, to the gun and become one with it.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
So began a campaign that fused blunt political messaging with bighearted moving images—a sensibility not unlike that of Nair’s films.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
The Caramel Apple Classic is made with a warm brown sugar dough fused with gooey caramel bits and sweet pockets of apple.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
During the pandemic, Kirk founded Turning Point Faith, which fused his evangelical beliefs into the movement, reflecting young conservatives’ increasing turn towards religion.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
In some cases, Ursuța has fused and cut tubes of glass into irregular, patterned surfaces.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
He will be connected, almost fused, to the gun and become one with it.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
So began a campaign that fused blunt political messaging with bighearted moving images—a sensibility not unlike that of Nair’s films.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fused
Verb
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The three wings combined for 63 points, with Barrett leading the trio with 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For the purposes of this taste test, we’re focused on products that are some combination of whey or plant protein combined with actual coffee or protein products that taste (and caffeinate) like coffee.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scrape melted candy melts into a zip-top plastic bag.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Stir in white chocolate and butter microwave in 15-second intervals, until melted.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Constructing complete synthetic organisms is the only way to untangle all the various functions evolution mixed together over billions of years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gasoline mixed with ethanol degrades even faster than pure gasoline and may not even last three months.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the press release, the solution will be accessible in Suki on any browser or platform for clinicians in non-integrated EHR environments.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Significantly enhancing overall efficiency This integrated approach could lead to significant gains in overall system efficiency by eliminating the need for a separate, heavy cooling apparatus.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With that in mind, the Cowboys have been connected to a few different potential targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ghost stories seemed to suit a river that’s connected to America’s soul.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each cheesecake can easily be thawed before serving.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some frozen food was improperly thawed, other food was improperly labeled, and the only hand sink in the kitchen couldn’t be used because of problems with the drain.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His first club was KRC Bambrugge, one of four that have since merged to form Erpe-Mere United.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rich in slow-digesting protein, cottage cheese is a surprising star in blended desserts like ice cream and cheesecake filling.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Rocky, the Poosh founder and the Blink-182 drummer, 49, share a blended family together.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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