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 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 Airwayz says its system fuses data from multiple sensors to rapidly identify friendly and hostile drones alike. Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Now, Pierre fuses both of those interests as the co-founder of the charity regatta, Sail for a Cause. Staff Author, InStyle, 23 June 2026 OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026 Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 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
  • Brown-Taher works with a variety of colorful materials including opal, mother of pearl, jade and malachite, and mixes them with diamonds, sapphires and amethysts.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • But her voice in the actual album mixes is less grating than the singles’ mixes imply, and the lyrics understand what’s cool and also overbearing about her overarching persona.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.
    Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The collection, codesigned by Jenner and Aiello, blends Hollywood glamour with Jenner’s distinct approach to style.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • This first-to-market agentic commerce solution integrates Glance's AI platform natively with Samsung's Tizen OS, enabling interactive browsing.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The partnership highlights the growing potential of Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors unit and its leadership in developing furniture that integrates into high-profile cultural and architectural projects.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Finally, the premier level, which tops out at floor 36 (the highest story allowed on the island) incorporates blue, white, and shades of gray to mirror the sky and clouds.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
  • The show incorporates 7 million LEDs, and about 600 light fixtures, plus 350 fountains, Universal says.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

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