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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
Vercellino later founded The Lion Heart Experience, a touring company composed of his former students that masterfully fuses storytelling, original music, and painting to inspire self-worth in young audiences.
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Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Cybersigilism is a style of tattooing that fuses ancient symbolism with futuristic aesthetics.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The installation fuses sculpture, video installations, libretto and movement.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The project marks a major step forward for Montoya, whose work fuses poetic form and political urgency.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
After printing, crowns must undergo debinding, which removes the resin holding zirconia particles, and sintering, which fuses the particles into a solid structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 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
Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Her methodology fuses performance with healing, drawing from her experiences and a deep commitment to emotional recovery and high achievement.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Cybersigilism is a style of tattooing that fuses ancient symbolism with futuristic aesthetics.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
The installation fuses sculpture, video installations, libretto and movement.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The project marks a major step forward for Montoya, whose work fuses poetic form and political urgency.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
After printing, crowns must undergo debinding, which removes the resin holding zirconia particles, and sintering, which fuses the particles into a solid structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a heartwarming twist of fate, an orange cat moves in next door to his litter brother—their close bond melts hearts among internet users.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But actually being here, that stuff melts away.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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The series mixes the fun and chaos of family life with the excitement and adventure of the typical superhero show.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Flory released the barn-dance project Man of Visions, a 10-track album that mixes bluegrass with folk, Appalachia with Texas.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The result is a Biggie Bag jingle that blends 80s hip-hop, disco and the KC native’s comedic appeal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Today, Peru blends its rich past with an eye toward the future, aiming to preserve this cultural and natural wonderland for generations of adventurers to come.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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Man-Spider is shaping up to be a powerful card as players figure out the On Reveal mechanic that merges it with the last card played and doubles its Power.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their research introduced the principle of correlation detection as a possible explanation for how the brain merges sensory signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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BioLife integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and care delivery.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tanming Double-Breasted Peacoat Combine Swift’s and Hadid’s black coat looks into one with this in-between style, which incorporates elements of both of their ’fits.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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She’s not ruled by her primordial urges, but incorporates them into a larger personal quest for knowledge and enlightenment.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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