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 Quinn Shephard and Riley Keough have teamed up for a raunchy new series that fuses the campiness of Jennifer’s Body with the religious guilt of Carrie. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026 In this technique, fine powder is placed on a flat bed, then exposed to a highly powerful laser beam that fuses each microscopic particle together in a process called sintering. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Nov. 2026 Born in Obregón, Sonora, Mendivil is another one of the new wave of Mexican acts who fuses corridos alterados with trap — a trail also blazed by Rico o Muerto labelmates Maydón, Omar Camacho and Regulo Molina. — Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Created in the 17th century, Japan’s Fujiko faith fuses Shinto and esoteric Buddhism in its reverence for Mount Fuji, the country’s highest peak. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026 The film fuses horror and crime with Hong Kong spiritual folklore, and is aimed at fans of midnight movies and cult cinema. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The new Pickupmate Trunk from Chinese car camping specialist Wild Land is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 The design fuses Italian and Japanese accents, from the venetian glass pool (which sits beneath a gold ceiling hand-painted by local artisans) to a terrace planted with lemon and yuzu trees. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The Comeback Kid fuses Elijah Craig whiskey, Averna, lemon, ginger, ginger beer and mint into a more sophisticated sort of mule. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • The platform combines solid-state transformers, battery energy storage, as well as smart controls to deliver electricity from the grid to computing equipment.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Icon Cotton Stretch combines comfort, support and timeless design across a range of signature Calvin Klein underwear silhouettes.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • As yet another perk, the formula has a velvety texture that melts luxuriously into the skin.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Step into this red light foot wrap and watch as your fatigue melts away.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Brand now mixes prayer and conspiracy theory on Rumble livestreams, hawking adaptogenic mushroom supercoffee and more.
    — Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Inside, the design mixes airy and contemporary touches (gray-blue marble, mosaic floors) with traditional details and, of course, the brand's signature orange.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Dieffenbach connects with an all-alone-again Mizell with another soaring downfield pass that became another 75-yard touchdown reception.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • New drone video shows progress on emergency repairs to stabilize the slope at the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove, just below Pacific Coast Highway, where the roadway connects Newport and Laguna Beach.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Named after the showroom at 34 Via della Spiga in Milan, the fragrance blends vibrant Mediterranean top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and jasmine with a textured heart of frankincense, Virginia tobacco and Russian leather.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The score blends a nine-piece Hawaiian ensemble with a 70-piece symphony orchestra conducted by Mazar, bringing together Fisher’s distinctive musical voice and Mazar’s experience across film, television, animation and Disney productions.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of the cartoon alien who loves Oreos and beats up other alien bad guys, this run turns John Jones (FKA J'onn J'onnz) into an FBI agent who survives a suicide bombing and merges with an alien entity.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The second offering from the homegrown Kazazian Cruises takes the motorless design of the traditional dahabeah boat and merges it with the sleek aesthetic of a luxury yacht.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The series deliberately integrates high-production field reporting with his foundational background in visual explanation.
    — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Silicon photonics Silicon photonics integrates optical components onto semiconductor platforms to transmit information using light.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Old Testament incorporates the sacred scriptures of Judaism, the Hebrew Bible.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The resort's redesign incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials chosen for both durability and environmental impact.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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