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as in combines
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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as in melts
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 mixes
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 fuses
Now, Pierre fuses both of those interests as the co-founder of the charity regatta, Sail for a Cause.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
RapidSOS fuses data from over 723 million devices, sensors, and cameras into a real-time operational picture, enabling instant incident detection, resource dispatch, and crucial real-time language translation.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The Sagrada Familia fuses the universal language of nature — trees, birds, reptiles, cornucopias of fruit — with scenes from Christ's life.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The latest camper from Mammoth Overland takes two of the brand's most creative launches of the recent past and fuses them together into a prepper-grade wilderness and apocalypse survival safe room built for immediate escape.
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New Atlas,
9 June 2026
The film explores mortality, addiction, and family with a story that fuses vampirism with Cronenbergian body horror.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
His bed, the Authenticity, fuses the designer’s West African heritage with British craftsmanship.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
RapidSOS fuses data from over 723 million devices, sensors, and cameras into a real-time operational picture, enabling instant incident detection, resource dispatch, and crucial real-time language translation.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.
—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The Sagrada Familia fuses the universal language of nature — trees, birds, reptiles, cornucopias of fruit — with scenes from Christ's life.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The latest camper from Mammoth Overland takes two of the brand's most creative launches of the recent past and fuses them together into a prepper-grade wilderness and apocalypse survival safe room built for immediate escape.
—
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
The film explores mortality, addiction, and family with a story that fuses vampirism with Cronenbergian body horror.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
His bed, the Authenticity, fuses the designer’s West African heritage with British craftsmanship.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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The 6,845-yard (and always highly rated on a national level) Links/Quarry combination at Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey combines sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the perch above, on the opening six holes.
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According to the company, the interceptor combines multiple guidance methods to ensure effectiveness in contested environments.
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For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
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When the snow melts a wide array of other activities become available.
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Tarr mixes professional and amateur performers, yet demands the same unrehearsed naturalism from each.
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Every piece mixes and matches with the rest, so a handful of items turns into a long list of outfits.
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Ortatepe said that the restaurant’s myriad influences — Greek, Turkish, Anatolian, Levantine — mesh with creating a space where culture connects guests.
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Once a device connects your brain signals to outside technology, the privacy stakes change fast.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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However, businesses seeking a complete end-to-end multi-channel strategy that natively integrates global WhatsApp touchpoints, landing pages, and lead scoring will need to upgrade to the more advanced Zoho Marketing Automation platform.
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The court agreed that states have a legal responsibility to provide support that integrates disabled Americans into their communities, and for nearly three decades, courts across the country have embraced that interpretation.
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The coaster’s backstory incorporates the name of the village — named for the storms that sweep across the plains — and a local unbeatable bull that the matadors nicknamed Tormenta for his fierce strength and incredible speed.
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The Art Nouveau design incorporates ceiling frescoes, terra-cotta floors, and intricate woodwork.
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