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 That’s a good thing for bourbon and Scotch fans alike, because the latest release from Bardstown Bourbon Company fuses both traditions into a unique, delicious, and already award-winning whiskey. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Dressed in dark wood and rich fabrics, The Lounge fuses Austin culinary sentiment with European classics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 This unique option fuses humor and strategy into an exciting card game for all ages. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Its radar works alongside visible and thermal cameras to provide continuous situational awareness, while integrated command-and-control software fuses sensor data into a single operating picture. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 The beach and pools are merely steps from the resort, whose architecture fuses the natural environment and pays a nod to its surroundings is an experience in and of itself. Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026 Whether writing five decades ago or today, the genre’s most insightful commentators have always observed how punk fuses rebelliousness with commodification, capitalism with resistance. Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • The stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Yellowstone remains an active volcano Yellowstone sits above a hotspot where heat from deep inside Earth melts rock beneath the crust.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As Textile Exchange notes, thermomechanical recycling—which essentially melts plastics down to create new pellets—has a couple limitations.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
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  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone seemingly watches them — and a little tennis — with a $23 Honey Deuce in one hand, swaying to DJ Trizz’s mixes on the sound system.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The athlete had a rare cancer known as nasopharyngeal cancer, which affects the tissue that connects the back of the nose to the back of the mouth, per Cleveland Clinic.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, is located between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, connects the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and, farther north, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The company blends the visual identity of the larger XSR family with modern entry-level components, shrinking the basic ingredients into a package that's easier to ride, cheaper to run, and far less intimidating.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Consider this swivel papasan chair, for instance, which blends classic style with modern comfort, or this textured side table that adds a refined touch while keeping your snacks and drinks within reach.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nevertheless, everything just merges into one, even at times of high drama, such as Middlesbrough’s stirring run to the 2006 UEFA Cup final.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Olga Yastremska/Getty Images Getting married typically merges a lot of financial decisions.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The 3,644 -square-foot space will have room for 120 diners, including patio seating, and a beverage program that incorporates classic cocktails and approachable wines.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Dopamine Chamber incorporates cold synthesizers, marching drums, samples and triggers, with several songs containing no guitars at all.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

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