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 In an especially timely documentary, the Venezuelan Afro-Indigenous filmmaker fuses spatial portraits, archival material, and character observation to create a video letter addressed to a friend. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 The new track fuses Scott’s trap foundation with Homem-Christo’s cinematic electronic soundscape, making for what’s sure to be a knockout background song for the beloved game. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional tape combines the adhesive material on a backing that’s typically a different, mostly plastic film or paper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 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
  • But some critics found the book as preposterous as the Betty Crocker cake mixes the Prices tote with them across the Atlantic.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles museum mixes the work of populist painters, commercial illustrators and comic artists with the kind of fine artists more associated with major museums.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Venus in your private 12th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your partnership zone, creating tension between closeness and the desire to disappear for a while.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • While that connects the Colombians to the South Florida group, there was no evidence presented during the first trial that Badio attended meetings in South Florida.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Just north of the bridge Swan Falls Road merges with Avalon Road to become Linder Avenue and then, quickly, Linder Road, a major north-south route.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Founded by Rachel Dillon in 2019, CSB — formerly named Crop Shop Boutique — merges functional activewear with elevated design.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Peloton already integrates with Apple Health, Fitbit and Garmin Connect.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both an aging circuit and its backup system failed earlier Monday, impacting the Philadelphia TRACON facility, which integrates radar approach control and air traffic control operations.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This evidence base is why ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines and why NCCN incorporates integrative therapies throughout symptom management pathways.
    — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
  • These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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