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 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 In the story, Pakistan is born on Lenny’s eighth birthday, fusing personal and national history. Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 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 Adrian, creative and energetic from childhood on—and raised in the presence of movie cameras—became a filmmaker himself, fusing a passion for extreme skiing with his cinematic sensibility. Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
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Verb
  • On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The group battled cultural bias, personal struggles, and melting cheese in pursuit of respect, redemption and a historic victory.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Crews found flames that were pushing out of the second and third floors and melting siding on an adjoining building, Coughlin said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Campari Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Scrape the bowl with a spatula and slowly add the milk while mixing on low.
    Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Inspectors also found chemicals stored above a food-preparation table and raw pork thawing at room temperature.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For longer storage, tomatoes freeze well whole, and the skins slip off after thawing.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.
    David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, du Plessis identifies the crucial challenge of expanding beyond the South Asian diaspora, advocating for widespread visibility in American culture and integrating cricket into schools to foster new fans and local talent.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dispense one drop on the back of your hand and start blending, with a brush or your fingertips, at the center of the face moving outward.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 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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