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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, 17 Feb. 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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills.
—Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
In the late eighties, an Israeli scientist named Zelig Eshhar successfully fused a T-cell receptor with an antibody, which could recognize cancer cells without relying on HLA.
—Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Once identity is fused by martyrdom, escalation becomes politically easier.
—Robert A. Pape, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The result was fused porous particles that were baked into a powder that works like sponge grains, soaking up electrolyte fluid for smoother transfer of sodium ions.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta under Louise Trotter impressed with a textured, architectural approach that fused Milanese Brutalism and sensuality into a wardrobe that felt both sculptural and imminently covetable.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The doll has a black upper body fused to a white upper body and sports a reversible skirt at the waist.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 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, 17 Feb. 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
Verb
The band formed in 1988 and performs 19th-century maritime Celtic music fused with klezmer, polka and milonga.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills.
—Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
In the late eighties, an Israeli scientist named Zelig Eshhar successfully fused a T-cell receptor with an antibody, which could recognize cancer cells without relying on HLA.
—Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Once identity is fused by martyrdom, escalation becomes politically easier.
—Robert A. Pape, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The result was fused porous particles that were baked into a powder that works like sponge grains, soaking up electrolyte fluid for smoother transfer of sodium ions.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta under Louise Trotter impressed with a textured, architectural approach that fused Milanese Brutalism and sensuality into a wardrobe that felt both sculptural and imminently covetable.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The doll has a black upper body fused to a white upper body and sports a reversible skirt at the waist.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fused
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If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The integrated light sensor turns the LEDs on at night and off during the day to conserve energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The two 6-foot-7 centers combined for five blocks in the first.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Folks in the South will recognize ingredients like oxtails and butter beans, which are combined with Jamaican green seasoning, Scotch bonnet, and allspice in Fowles's recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Add ½ cup melted schmaltz (chicken fat) or vegetable oil, 6 Tbsp.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Reverse-creaming is the secret to tender cakes Reverse creaming is a technique in which dry ingredients are mixed with butter prior to adding any wet ingredients.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Weitzmans wore the pink Messi jerseys, while Gonzalez and his friends mixed the Argentina and blue-and-red jerseys of FC Barcelona, Messi’s European club.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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The system is designed to separate and recover polyester and cellulose from end-of-life textiles—materials that are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their blended composition.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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More than half of all Americans have either been or will be included in a blended family during their lifetimes, with 1,300 new stepfamilies forming every day, according to nonprofit The Stepfamily Foundation.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The fuse was apparently connected to an M80-type firework, according to CBS News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Facing pushback from France’s centrist and left-leaning cultural and media sectors, relations thawed for a time after Dati’s energy and determination won her grudging respect from some quarters amid hope that her combative style might be to culture’s benefit.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Deli meat and bacon should be thawed and eaten within a month.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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That would be Koons’s Split-Rocker, a massive kid’s rocking horse cut down the middle and merged with a dinosaur’s head then covered in flowers.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, his company, Skydance Media, merged with Paramount Global.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Fused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fused. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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