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 By fusing financial data, qualitative FAR analysis, industry designations and local regulatory considerations, systems can evaluate and choose comparables with much higher precision. Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 And it’s been her goal all these years, build endurance while fusing heritage, design excellence, and timeless beauty. Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025 Instead of splitting heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium to release energy, fusion works by fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium for energy. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025 Research is ongoing into fusing modalities to achieve more generalized artificial intelligence. James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025 This year, nail artists are reviving the trend by fusing their modern expertise with this nostalgic aesthetic. Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025 By merging luxury craftsmanship with wellness, Gordon said the brand sits in a unique position of fusing these worlds together. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2025 In Belfast, a new generation of chefs are fusing global flavors with local ingredients; establishments like Stix and Stones, a premier steak and seafood restaurant; and Hendrix, a modern restaurant with cuisine ranging from Italian pastas to tacos—can’t be skipped. Louise Kavanagh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025 Once these stars ran out of hydrogen in their core for nuclear fusion reactions, the loss of energy meant that their cores began to contract under gravity, raising the temperatures there to the point that the stars could turn to fusing helium to produce energy instead. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
Verb
  • An impending roadblock is combining with the Senate, whose NDAA version has a topline of $925 billion.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Slowly, like melting wax, his eyes slide down me, carefully taking me in from head to toe in my revealing uniform.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Conventional optical fibers are made by melting and stretching solid glass into thin strands.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of the old-school triangle eyes and jagged mouth designs, this year's top trends are all about mixing tradition with fresh tools and vibrant colors.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Start by mixing a small amount of pH-neutral dish soap in a bucket with warm water.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Frozen raw pork was thawing on a kitchen sink drain board instead of under refrigeration.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Chess squares can also be frozen, though the custard may change texture slightly after thawing.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Supported by the Dutch Research Council, Health~Holland, and the UT-Radboud TURBO programme, this research represents a significant step toward merging natural biology with advanced robotics.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In a new paper, two of us (Krystal and Karan) teamed up with a group of researchers, including postdoctoral researcher Anjali Yelikar, to look at ripples in space-time to spot a few of these elusive black holes merging.
    Bill Smith, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.
    Time, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
  • His story reflects the importance of blending professional success with personal fulfillment, grounded in vision and perseverance.
    Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • AirTag 2, the personal item tracker, is also coming soon, 9to5Mac added, incorporating longer range, better connectivity and software changes to address concerns around the device being used to stalk others.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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