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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
After printing, crowns must undergo debinding, which removes the resin holding zirconia particles, and sintering, which fuses the particles into a solid structure.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Formed in Yuba City in 2016, Herencia de Patrones is widely credited with helping pioneer a style that fuses traditional regional Mexican corridos and norteño with hip-hop wordplay.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The program fuses her modern words with works by Julia Perry, Charles Ives and Kurt Weill.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
From owner Juan Correa and chef Erik Ramirez—both of New York’s Llama Inn and Llama San—the new izakaya fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors in Nikkei style with precision and playfulness.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Formed in Yuba City in 2016, Herencia de Patrones is widely credited with helping pioneer a style that fuses traditional regional Mexican corridos and norteño with hip-hop wordplay.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
The program fuses her modern words with works by Julia Perry, Charles Ives and Kurt Weill.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
From owner Juan Correa and chef Erik Ramirez—both of New York’s Llama Inn and Llama San—the new izakaya fuses Peruvian and Japanese flavors in Nikkei style with precision and playfulness.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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Our proprietary technology combines geospatial analysis, artificial intelligence, and data science to identify rural properties with high potential both for environmental preservation and for deforestation risk.—
Tarciana Medeiros,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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His world view combines a traditional conservative’s belief that government spending is out of control and the culture-warrior ethos of the Trumpian right.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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What scientists have found is that the push-and-pull of Saturn from the moon's new position creates heat that melts ice into water.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 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 all-new Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee mixes a rich, bourbon-caramel flavor (non-alcoholic) with smooth cold brew iced coffee over SONIC’s signature nugget ice.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In true Cotopaxi fashion, the packable jacket mixes bold colors with a functional, cozy fit that’s filled with down and is perfect for hiking, camping, and other active adventures.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Dalke's monitoring path through DC takes her under a skyway that connects two buildings downtown.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is a bus system (rides start at €2) that connects most of the major tourist sites in Palma, and a railway (round trip, €40) that brings passengers to some other sites, including Sollér.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Zhou says the film blends 2D and 3D animation techniques in a way she’s trademarked as a distinct narrative approach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Emily’s original work blends absurd comedy, colorful world-building, and cultural critique, often centering outsiders who are trying—and failing—in deeply funny ways, to understand themselves and each other.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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This system merges lithium and sodium ions to dramatically enhance capacity and stability.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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At Guardian Litigation Group, the team has created a model that merges legal representation directly into the debt resolution process.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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This integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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This time around, the winner will be the platform that integrates AI features seamlessly without jeopardizing privacy.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The open-air theater incorporates the desert landscape, allowing audiences to watch the sunset behind the stage.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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