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
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Verb
  • The setup combines traditional diesel generators with electric propulsion to ensure reliable and efficient cruising while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • Pixel control unlocked The system combines a phase-change material with a crossbar network of copper wires similar to those used in display technologies.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 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
  • The Carnaby expertly mixes Ramsay’s reputation for Michelin star culinary excellence with a 1960s British Invasion rock n’ roll vibe that’s retro hip, energetic and just a bit irreverent.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
  • On Thursday afternoon, in New York’s Jacob Javits Center, the world of Disney collided with the world of the NFL, all in service of an unusual new consumer product line, one that mixes some of Disney’s characters with all 32 NFL teams.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
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  • 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 room blends Italian comfort with NoDa edge, which gives it a looseness that keeps the food from feeling overly precious.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Kerr, for example, questioned Valdez’s command of English given his use of Caló, a culturally specific dialect that blends Mexican Spanish slang with English.
    Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 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
  • Unlike isolated gym exercises, soccer naturally integrates these elements in a dynamic and enjoyable environment.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • And Sonny eventually integrates with a few of her fellow resort-goers, and learns there’s more to them in reality than her imaginings.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall.
    Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The monument incorporates thousands of places now in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and Poland.
    Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026

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