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 brand combines movement and fitness with nutrition and other wellness tools to help women build sustainable habits that support their health through midlife and beyond.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The film is directed by Tom Stern and combines archival footage, animation, puppetry, and reenactments featuring the band.
    Brent Lang, IndieWire, 24 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
Verb
  • The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it.
    Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Jones, who is from Boise, Idaho, learned about a program through his internship supervisor that connects people with extra rooms in their homes with other adults looking for a place to live.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Open-air restaurant Glow is fronted by an infinity pool that blends perfectly with the Indian Ocean.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.
    Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • El Secreto, a hidden speakeasy, merges cocktails and live music in a cinematic experience.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the bank or service integrates the system on its side.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Kahoot integrates with ChatGPT for seamless activity creation, and Diffit's extension generates resources directly from web content.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The cover also incorporates more than 10,000 micropores per square centimeter, designed to help heat and moisture escape.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Pilates focuses on core stability; posture; and gentle, low-impact movements, STRONG incorporates HIIT intervals between Pilates movements to raise your heart rate and burn calories.
    Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026

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