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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
The Navy’s signature system fuses the best missile technology available into a modern weapon.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Reparto is rooted in timba, a classic Cuban sound that exploded in the Nineties and fuses Cuban son, salsa, funk, Afro-Cuban folkloric music, and jazz into an improvisational hybrid.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The resulting collection fuses the nostalgic, theatrical, and the slightly impractical into a versatile edit of staples that can be worn in and out of the home.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater and film, the company offers an immersive performance that fuses contemporary movement, live voice, 3D projection mapping and live music.
—Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The new partnership fuses performance gear with lifestyle fashion, marking Audi’s Formula 1 debut and adidas’ latest move into motorsport culture.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Paradise Lost, Milton’s epic of civil war, exile, and a journey to a new, heavenly homeland, fuses the Aeneid with other classical and biblical models.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The original track fuses rock with hip-hop and its lyrical content is about winning big and having team pride.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Each star fuses elements in its core, creating oxygen along with many others.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Reparto is rooted in timba, a classic Cuban sound that exploded in the Nineties and fuses Cuban son, salsa, funk, Afro-Cuban folkloric music, and jazz into an improvisational hybrid.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
The resulting collection fuses the nostalgic, theatrical, and the slightly impractical into a versatile edit of staples that can be worn in and out of the home.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater and film, the company offers an immersive performance that fuses contemporary movement, live voice, 3D projection mapping and live music.
—Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The new partnership fuses performance gear with lifestyle fashion, marking Audi’s Formula 1 debut and adidas’ latest move into motorsport culture.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Paradise Lost, Milton’s epic of civil war, exile, and a journey to a new, heavenly homeland, fuses the Aeneid with other classical and biblical models.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The original track fuses rock with hip-hop and its lyrical content is about winning big and having team pride.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Each star fuses elements in its core, creating oxygen along with many others.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most important thing is to choose a cheese that melts well.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The warm light gradually melts the wax, releasing a soothing scent without the need for a match.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The soil mixes used in containers are very lightweight and have excellent drainage, which promotes healthy root development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The competition section blends emerging voices with seasoned auteurs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Elemental Impact blends philanthropic, public and private dollars to de-risk early builds.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Lee Radziwill Double Bag is one of those rare birds that effectively merges form and function.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ is set to get a significant refresh next week, as the company further integrates Hulu into its streaming platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gruesome, to be sure, and Monster incorporates all of those gnarly details and more.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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