fusing

present participle of fuse
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as in melting
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 fusing Adult oysters, by contrast, attach themselves to hard surfaces for life, fusing their shells to the surface and growing in irregular clumps. Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 Young artists like the members of the Chilean boy band Q_ARE are fusing these elements with Latin music styles, Spanish and English lyrics and Chilean slang to pioneer a uniquely Latino pop subgenre. Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 The two play a long-term couple who encounter a supernatural force that causes their bodies to begin fusing together. Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike conventional power generation technologies, a fusion system seeks to generate energy by fusing light atomic nuclei together, the same process that powers the Sun. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The hard part was splicing the fiber—fusing together hair-thin glass strands that connected homes to the larger network. IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 Kibale Lodges shares the ethos of the group’s other four lodges, employing only Ugandans to run and manage properties, and fusing luxury with social and environmental impact, through Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 This included fusing separate components into a single fluid form for the iPhone, and engineering the exact friction of a box lid opening. Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026 There, her family created Chinese dishes to the tastes of Puerto Rico, fusing the two cuisines. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
Verb
  • One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The system builds complex metal structures by melting steel wire with electric arcs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Sunflower and jojoba seed oils do much of the makeup-melting work while replenishing skin with emollient moisture, and a supporting cast of ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, cica, and fig helps hydrate, soothe, and support the moisture barrier.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Jahan is a proponent of strategically mixing in all kinds of different textiles.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After mixing, chill the gelatin in the refrigerator until cold, but not set.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Raw chicken was thawing inside a prep sink in low stagnant water measuring 81 degrees.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to Allrecipes, soft cheeses like cream cheese, ricotta and goat cheese don’t freeze well and tend to separate or become grainy after thawing.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Paramount’s affirmative case is that merging Paramount+ and HBO Max would create a streaming business with the scale to compete with Netflix, Disney and Amazon.
    Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Kavanaugh-Jones previously worked as a film finance agent at CAA before launching Automatik and then merging with Range in 2023.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By integrating every stage of the shopping process, Remark ensures that customers never have to start over or repeat themselves.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond Culture is billed as a company integrating film, art, music, technology and experience, which will champion uncompromising voices and stories that expand consciousness, provoke convention and transcend mediums.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Recently recruited executive chef Spencer Coplan serves an inventive menu blending seasonally appropriate Hudson Valley farm-to-table, Americana, and international influences.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits.
    Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026

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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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