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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
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.
—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
Memorial Day Laptop Deals Holiday sales are among the best times to save big on laptops, and Best Buy delivered with a serious $300 discount on the luxurious, lightweight Microsoft Surface model, which fuses the convenience of a touchscreen with powerhouse AI performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
This set features a simple polka dot design that fuses a full nail and tip detailing.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 25 May 2026
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
Memorial Day Laptop Deals Holiday sales are among the best times to save big on laptops, and Best Buy delivered with a serious $300 discount on the luxurious, lightweight Microsoft Surface model, which fuses the convenience of a touchscreen with powerhouse AI performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
This set features a simple polka dot design that fuses a full nail and tip detailing.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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The cocktail combines smoky mezcal, bright citrus, tropical mango liqueur, and a sparkling finish from prosecco, creating a balance of bold flavors and bright energy.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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One of my current favorites is the Cerave Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint, which combines SPF 30 with a lightweight, glowy tint.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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When the snow melts a wide array of other activities become available.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Kristen Wiig in a voice-over role also melts hearts as the lovable Roboto.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The film marked the first time that RZA from Wu-Tang Clan scored a film, and the music mixes crime-jazz allure, spaghetti Western drama and hip-hop beats for a truly unique sound.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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With Clive Owen in the antagonist role of Dalton Russell, the film locks into a clever heist that mixes elements of Heat, Ocean's 11 (2001), and more into something that's distinctly a Lee joint.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The critical oil and gas shipping lane connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and leads to the open ocean.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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After the vehicle is parked, the robotic arm detects its position, connects the charging cable, and begins charging without requiring any manual input.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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This woven crossbody blends fashion and function with ease.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Designed to complement the surrounding 1930’s Art Deco architecture that defines Rockefeller Center, the clock seamlessly blends Rolex's signature design language with the historic aesthetic of this highly recognizable destination.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Sportico Studio merges Sportico’s unmatched sports business editorial coverage and industry-best live events platforms to capture the business of sports in digital media formats.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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The Sixteen camera merges the analog appeal of film with the instant digital playback of video, giving the filmmaker free rein to shoot with creativity while ensuring producers and editors will have immediate access to the digital images as dailies, for backup and quick editing.—
Shirl Leigh
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
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Then, the app seamlessly integrates them into your budget.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The system integrates navigation, communications, processing, and autonomous decision-making into a single framework.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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The Cure and New Wave are huge sonic inspirations throughout the new album as Rodrigo incorporates Eighties synths and instrumentation.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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This article incorporates details from an article originally published April 18, 2023.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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