fuses

present tense third-person singular of fuse
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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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Recent Examples of fuses Nor does Braudy see an inherent conflict between the kinds of work the Lucas Museum fuses together. Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Bollywood Tacos fuses Mexican and Indian flavors to create items like chicken shawarma and chili paneer tacos. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 La Rosa Noir fuses elements of surf, post-punk, new wave and Latin rhythms to forge a unique sound. John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Jonathan Demme’s legendary film fuses crime procedural and horror elements to deliver one of the most purely entertaining movies of the last 40 years. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 That’s a good thing for bourbon and Scotch fans alike, because the latest release from Bardstown Bourbon Company fuses both traditions into a unique, delicious, and already award-winning whiskey. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Dressed in dark wood and rich fabrics, The Lounge fuses Austin culinary sentiment with European classics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 This unique option fuses humor and strategy into an exciting card game for all ages. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Its radar works alongside visible and thermal cameras to provide continuous situational awareness, while integrated command-and-control software fuses sensor data into a single operating picture. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • My experience combines banking and engineering, which pointed to a narrow answer.
    Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The country's largest refiner Marathon Petroleum combines maximum asset utilization with the financial cushion of a 64% ownership stake in its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX .
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Once the snow melts fully, the season starts up once again, typically in April or May.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Like, something otherworldly literally melts away the anxiety.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Shaky Knees mixes major alternative acts with indie-rock veterans and emerging artists.
    Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The visit mixes golf with diplomacy, including talks with Prime Minister Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly amid deep trade ties, Middle East policy differences, protests and an extensive rural security operation.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There are a couple of moments in the film where Zumthor connects his work with his personal experience of wanting to create homes, a secure space to compensate for not feeling safe as a child.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The platform connects homebuyers with lenders offering various loans, including conventional, FHA and VA loans.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The vibe blends everything that makes a darty a darty with wellness stuff that puts movement and recovery at the center.
    Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Deal The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra merges pocket-sized convenience with tablet-sized productivity.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • On Burbank’s Magnolia Boulevard, Catnip Coalition Vintage Mall merges owner Meghan Cassaday’s love for thrifting and cats.
    Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than a basic cell update, the system is a adaptable modular architecture that integrates into existing vehicle lines.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Now the company is taking it one step further with Centric AI, which integrates the company’s AI solutions to make product lifecycle decisions and workflows faster and easier for retailers and brands.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When comparing lenders, look at the APR (annual percentage rate), which incorporates fees and is a better barometer of the overall cost of borrowing than just the interest rate.
    Dan Avery,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The exhibition also incorporates previously unseen materials from the José Gómez Sicre Visual Archive.
    Dennys Matos, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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