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 partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuses
Verb
  • Dolby Cinema combines Dolby Vision projection with Dolby Atmos sound.
    David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Its five-year-old flagship combines a multibrand retail space with a coffee shop and hosts regular events spanning music, art and fashion.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
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  • 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
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  • Grammy voters have demonstrated quite a bit of enthusiasm for both women in recent years, which could help the duet stand out in a field that often mixes blockbuster collaborations with less obvious critical favorites.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Cold front mixes with tropical moisture A cold front is pushing toward the East Coast from the Midwest, stretching from just south of Arkansas all the way to New York, according to the National Weather Service.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 July 2026
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  • The design connects both MSR units to an integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) using a parallel power-sharing configuration.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
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  • Drawing inspiration from Superliminal, Sol blends optical illusions with an uncanny, dreamlike atmosphere that turns a familiar experience into an inventive mystery.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Retailtainment blends retail and entertainment into a single experience, and many of the country’s largest venues now offer free or low-cost programming to draw crowds.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
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  • Johannes Heidecke, OpenAI's head of safety systems, is leaving the company following a reorganization that merges the company’s safety and research teams, Wired reports.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • This event integrates curriculum, community, research, and industry, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ecotrak now integrates with Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, through a new connector that brings its operational data such as work orders, assets, locations and service providers into a conversational interface.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The aircraft features a clean-sheet design and incorporates a series hybrid-electric powertrain alongside dual tiltrotors, enabling greater range, endurance and operational efficiency than conventional electric VTOL platforms.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • In addition to Paramount itself, some observers have criticized the states’ antitrust lawsuit for not taking a holistic view of the entertainment market that incorporates streaming.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026

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