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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
The new Thorns and Roses collection fuses her love of color and the ballet.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Memorial Day Laptop Deals Holiday sales are among the best times to save big on laptops, and Best Buy delivered with a serious $300 discount on the luxurious, lightweight Microsoft Surface model, which fuses the convenience of a touchscreen with powerhouse AI performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Van Herpen’s groundbreaking work fuses traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation, transforming fashion into a meditation on the complexity of science and nature in a rapidly evolving world.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
The system, which fuses data from smartphones, security and traffic cameras, Wi-Fi signals, drones, government databases and social media, has granted Israel what seems an almost omniscient ability to track Hezbollah cadres’ every movement.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The format fuses athletic competition, reality-style drama and audience interactivity, following fitness creators through a three-stage contest that includes a signature Fight Club segment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
His talent fuses perfectly with an intensely competitive nature.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Memorial Day Laptop Deals Holiday sales are among the best times to save big on laptops, and Best Buy delivered with a serious $300 discount on the luxurious, lightweight Microsoft Surface model, which fuses the convenience of a touchscreen with powerhouse AI performance.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Van Herpen’s groundbreaking work fuses traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation, transforming fashion into a meditation on the complexity of science and nature in a rapidly evolving world.
—Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
The system, which fuses data from smartphones, security and traffic cameras, Wi-Fi signals, drones, government databases and social media, has granted Israel what seems an almost omniscient ability to track Hezbollah cadres’ every movement.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The format fuses athletic competition, reality-style drama and audience interactivity, following fitness creators through a three-stage contest that includes a signature Fight Club segment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
His talent fuses perfectly with an intensely competitive nature.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Kristen Wiig in a voice-over role also melts hearts as the lovable Roboto.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Building eerie musical patterns, Finnis just as easily melts the sound away.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2026
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Marketers developed new products and marketing mixes to satisfy the needs of specific market segments.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Are seed mixes a good option for feeding a wider variety of birds?—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The platform connects hirers with more than 21 million job seekers each month and 80% of companies that post on ZipRecruiter report receiving a quality candidate within one day.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Known for his calm under pressure and strategic foresight, Steve blends practical crisis management skills with the enduring lessons of history to help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence.—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Mina the Hollower blends elements of retro Zelda adventures like Link’s Awakening with more modern games like Elden Ring, and randomizing things in Mina’s world provides some thorny challenges right from the start.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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Materia is a functional and inclusive fashion brand that merges aesthetics with accessible design, leveraging adaptive constructions and ergonomic design principles.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The footage merges in the middle and then morphs into video of other natural wonders from Monet’s garden — sunflowers, pink asters, golden marigolds and more, forming an ever-shifting landscape.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The production also incorporates brand new songs alongside material from Sting’s catalog.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Capable of resisting earthquakes of magnitude 7 or above – a crucial feature given Taiwan's location on active tectonic plates – the Danjiang Bridge incorporates a complex seismic support system that manages forces that act on it in vertical and horizontal directions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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