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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
This architecture fuses the battery and processing units through entanglement, creating a unified quantum link in which power and logic coexist.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
One of hip-hop's highest charting stars of 2025, BigXthaPlug, fuses rap and country.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The seasonal menu fuses cuisine from the Low Country, Japan, Mexico, and California.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The Antimatter lineup fuses performance and creativity in a way that will speak to directional skiers with freeride aspirations.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 25 Jan. 2026
Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The resort fuses family-friendly with a big focus on wellness and outdoorsy living, and first-rate gastronomy with top-name chefs.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The film fuses blues music, gothic horror, nonlinear storytelling and themes of racial oppression into the story of identical twin brothers — Smoke and Stack — who return to their Mississippi hometown to bring music and culture to their local Black community.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 9-piece apparel collection fuses Jordan’s athletic codes with Levi’s denim heritage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
One of hip-hop's highest charting stars of 2025, BigXthaPlug, fuses rap and country.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The seasonal menu fuses cuisine from the Low Country, Japan, Mexico, and California.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The Antimatter lineup fuses performance and creativity in a way that will speak to directional skiers with freeride aspirations.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 25 Jan. 2026
Recorded between Santiago and Barcelona, the track fuses rap, samples and introspective atmospheres with polished touches by Dacel.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The resort fuses family-friendly with a big focus on wellness and outdoorsy living, and first-rate gastronomy with top-name chefs.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The film fuses blues music, gothic horror, nonlinear storytelling and themes of racial oppression into the story of identical twin brothers — Smoke and Stack — who return to their Mississippi hometown to bring music and culture to their local Black community.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 9-piece apparel collection fuses Jordan’s athletic codes with Levi’s denim heritage.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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For cans, bottles, and jars, this Otstar tool features a unique six-in-one design that melts away any frustration from stubborn canned and jarred goods.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Greenland’s strategic importance has increased as climate change melts Arctic ice, opening shorter shipping routes to Asia and raising interest in the island’s untapped reserves of critical minerals used in advanced technologies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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For his standup act, Bellamy blends conversational storytelling with observational humor, often drawing on his background in music and pop culture.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Valentine’s Day campaign builds on an existing visual language that merges Mac’s legacy with Eloquii’s fashion-forward, size-inclusive approach.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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Unlike standard credentials that often rely on one-time exams, this new system integrates directly with the software tools themselves.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The system also integrates virtual reality.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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This blending of musical cultures takes the narrative quality of traditional corridos and incorporates rap and hip-hop styling, as well as uniquely modern Mexican American stories, as pioneered in large part by groups like Herencia de Patrones.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our partner’s strategy now incorporates the Trefis High Quality Portfolio, known for consistently outperforming its benchmark which includes all three – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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