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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
our two local teams fused into a larger regional team
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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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as in mixing
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
the many foundries would daily fuse copper and zinc to create the brass that made the city famous
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Recent Examples of fusing
Azumi aims to reinterpret these, long famed for fusing historic aesthetics with unrivaled hospitality.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.
—Samantha Lee
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april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The operation treats pinched nerves in a neck by removing the disk and fusing the bones together.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The SoFi Center, which opened in 2025, is the indoor site of the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League), an innovative team golf league (developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports) in partnership with the PGA TOUR, fusing advanced tech and live golf action in primetime on ESPN.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
She’s known for her thoughtful approach, fusing function with style sans limitations of age.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Coming off her sold-out Sincerely, Tour, which drew more than 320,000 fans — according to figures shared with Billboard Boxscore — Uchis continues to prove her dominance as a boundary-pushing artist known for fusing R&B, pop, Latin and soul in both English and Spanish.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.
—Samantha Lee
connect
april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The operation treats pinched nerves in a neck by removing the disk and fusing the bones together.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The SoFi Center, which opened in 2025, is the indoor site of the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League), an innovative team golf league (developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports) in partnership with the PGA TOUR, fusing advanced tech and live golf action in primetime on ESPN.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
She’s known for her thoughtful approach, fusing function with style sans limitations of age.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Coming off her sold-out Sincerely, Tour, which drew more than 320,000 fans — according to figures shared with Billboard Boxscore — Uchis continues to prove her dominance as a boundary-pushing artist known for fusing R&B, pop, Latin and soul in both English and Spanish.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
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The research highlights how combining quantum processors with classical computing resources may define the next phase of high-performance computing, offering a path toward solving problems that are currently out of reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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There are also suggestions that sea ice may be melting because of warmth trapped just below the surface of the ocean, Scambos said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world is soaring.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The series has grown increasingly physical with each passing game and the young Ducklings haven’t shied away from mixing it up with the more experienced Golden Knights, outskating and outhitting them to even the series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Best Walking Shoes for Women to Buy Online Nike’s V5 RNR will be a stellar addition to your rotation, merging an affordable price point with a top-tier, mixed-media composition.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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The deployment marks one of the service’s latest steps toward integrating unmanned systems into everyday missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The trick is integrating them during the remodel, rather than bolting them on after a fall.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Haring, in fact, was one of the earliest artists to experiment with blending art and commerce, opening his famous Pop Shop in Lower Manhattan in 1986.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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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
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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 13 May. 2026.
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