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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
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
Outside the tunnel's future entrance, sparks flew as a team of welders fused pieces of the massive cutterheads.
—ABC News, 13 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
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
Outside the tunnel's future entrance, sparks flew as a team of welders fused pieces of the massive cutterheads.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fused
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The Valkyries shot 36% from the field and 22% from the 3-point line, but held Seattle’s young front court duo of Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam to just 17 points combined while outrebounding the Storm 33-31.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Although this winter’s rain and snow levels were below normal in California and a March heat wave melted much of the Sierra snowpack, reservoirs across the state are full or near-full because the prior three winters were wetter-than-normal and filled them to the top.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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After about 2 1/2 minutes, press once more, cook briefly, flip, add cheese, and cook until melted.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Margarine’s fatty acids are mainly unsaturated, from blended plant oils.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Faris also shared a glimpse at her blended family.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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They’re connected by a free three-and-a-half-mile coastal trail known as the Cliff Walk—one of the biggest tourist draws to America’s smallest state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Marsh connected in the third inning off David Sandlin, his eighth of the year, and hit an RBI single in the sixth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 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
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Acoma eventually merged the Catholicism forced upon it with its traditional spirituality–as many Pueblos have–and today, Christmastime is a major celebration.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Musk merged SpaceX — which went public on Friday — with his artificial intelligence company xAI earlier this year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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