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 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 Across 13 tracks, Emjay (whose stage name is an acronym for her real name, María José) fuses genres like pop, rock, trap and hyperpop, turning the mix into an act of uninhibited freedom. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 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 In an especially timely documentary, the Venezuelan Afro-Indigenous filmmaker fuses spatial portraits, archival material, and character observation to create a video letter addressed to a friend. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • Its Trocadéro location combines two workout studios with contrast therapy and a specialty coffee shop.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring custom artwork and a beautiful vegan leather carrying case, this premium set combines sophisticated style with everything needed for hours of play.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a 3D printing method, a laser selectively melts layers of metal powder to form complex internal passages and cavities.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Once the snow melts fully, the season starts up once again, typically in April or May.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When that cold air from the north mixes in with the steady stream of moisture from the south, interesting weather can unfold.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Next, there are two professional-grade recording studios just behind the stage, built to capture performances with Spatial Audio mixes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The goal is to understand where your organization connects with customers on the things that matter most to them, and to look at your own brand honestly.
    — Sena Kwawu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The seat, which blends portions of Calvert‘s and Kim’s current districts, reaches from Mission Viejo in Orange County into Woodcrest, Menifee and Murrieta in Riverside County.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Building curriculum in partnership with employers that blends technical training with the workplace habits and human competencies that define on-the-job success is part of what makes these pathways work.
    — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Klaviyo merges those interactions for brands to better understand the journey as a bigger picture, rather than viewing each channel in isolation.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Just north of the bridge Swan Falls Road merges with Avalon Road to become Linder Avenue and then, quickly, Linder Road, a major north-south route.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The transaction further integrates S10 into Avex Music Group.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Method builds on the social aspect and integrates it into the daily routine.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • It is designed to run on 100 percent renewable electricity and incorporates advanced manufacturing technology and digital solutions, according to the company.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The contract incorporates artificial intelligence protections from the IATSE-AMPTP Basic Agreement.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Fuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuses. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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