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 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 This unique option fuses humor and strategy into an exciting card game for all ages. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • Shelton combines college-tennis exuberance with the explosiveness of a superstar from a football field or a basketball court.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike conventional quadruped robots that rely entirely on legs, the Lynx combines wheels and articulated legs to provide different forms of mobility depending on the terrain.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 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
  • The Seahawks defensive line pressures him consistently and mixes in effective blitzes.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Melting Flowers combines nectarine, jasmine, gardenia and musks; Musc Pétille blends ambrette, peach nectar, magnolia and sandalwood, while Lubanite mixes marine, smoky and resinous notes including olibanum and ambergris.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There are a couple of moments in the film where Zumthor connects his work with his personal experience of wanting to create homes, a secure space to compensate for not feeling safe as a child.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The platform connects homebuyers with lenders offering various loans, including conventional, FHA and VA loans.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Director Bassam Tariq sets a unique tone that blends hardcore action and comedy.
    John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Binge is author of speculative thrillers that often blends big sci-fi concepts with psychological horror.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Valladares is also developing a FMV horror game via his Vallastudio Films that merges analog filmmaking with interactive storytelling.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than adding oversight after a system has been built, the Governed by Design philosophy integrates governance directly into the architecture from the first day of development.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The menu advertises Singaporean cuisine, which incorporates influences from Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions and ingredients.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Traditional fireclay construction incorporates natural clay, high-heat firing, and a thick, lustrous glaze.
    Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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