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 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 The beach and pools are merely steps from the resort, whose architecture fuses the natural environment and pays a nod to its surroundings is an experience in and of itself. Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 Whether writing five decades ago or today, the genre’s most insightful commentators have always observed how punk fuses rebelliousness with commodification, capitalism with resistance. Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 After recent forays into darkly psychedelic drone music, the Mexican American producer returns to the dancefloor with an album that fuses techno and guaracha into a throbbing polyrhythmic juggernaut. Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements. ABC News, 1 July 2026 Guadalajara, Jalisco's cultural heart, deeply respects local ingredients and traditions; Chef Francisco Ruano suggests Kasuga for an omakase journey that beautifully fuses Japanese and Mexican influences. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc. Stephen Dikerby, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • The launch marks Elon Musk’s biggest move yet toward turning X into an all-in-one platform that combines social networking, payments and everyday banking.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • Major global and local activist investors are increasingly engaged, advocating for a new approach that combines McKinsey-style strategic consulting with Blackstone-like operational discipline.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • For this classic treat, bananas are seared in a butter-brown sugar sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream, which melts slightly from the warmth.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Anyone who mixes politics, discipline, money and power without transparency cannot lead anything.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The slate mixes feature debuts from emerging filmmakers with new projects from directors already recognized on the festival circuit.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • This discovery connects with work happening at Ames National Laboratory to better understand how materials handle nuclear operations.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • An airline can rank well overall, but if your itinerary connects through a busy, disruption-prone hub, a nonstop on another carrier may get you there with less trouble.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • In short, the specific backgrounds of the top candidates will be less important than their ability to lead a modernized hockey operations department that cohesively blends scouting, player development, and every other element.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Their music blends hip-hop with rock, funk and jazz, backed by live instruments and lyrics that shift between humor, social commentary and philosophy.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Textural Elements For a room that merges style and comfort, try incorporating a variety of textures.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
  • However, Sacramento does in fact have a restaurant that merges these cuisines in an elegant and very personal way.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • This event integrates curriculum, community, research, and industry, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ecotrak now integrates with Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, through a new connector that brings its operational data such as work orders, assets, locations and service providers into a conversational interface.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The study incorporates data from 2021 through 2024, and mostly concerns 2023 model-year vehicles.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • Spa director Emma Spencer keeps her finger on the pulse of new treatments and incorporates them with botanicals and rituals used by the indigenous Kumeyaay people across the spa menu.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

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