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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
The New York cello-saxophone duo trades the strictures of classical music for more exploratory tones and textures, fusing the expansiveness of film scores with the immediacy of pop.
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Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
Helphenstein, the owner of a Los Angeles gallery, launched the Instagram account Jerry Gogosian in 2018, fusing the names of renowned art critic Jerry Saltz and megallerist Larry Gagosian.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 June 2026
Medics are also fusing together some of her discs.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
That meant mixing a high-potency Super-LumiNova powder into the ceramic powder when the watch was sintered, the process of fusing together powders into a solid through high heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Codependent couples often end up fusing identities in love.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The detail echoes Blahnik’s distinct flair for fusing jewelry with footwear, which is a style choice that connects both designers.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Lorentzen is partial to cast-iron and wicker pieces and enjoys fusing some contemporary accents into her final setup.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
Helphenstein, the owner of a Los Angeles gallery, launched the Instagram account Jerry Gogosian in 2018, fusing the names of renowned art critic Jerry Saltz and megallerist Larry Gagosian.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 June 2026
Medics are also fusing together some of her discs.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
That meant mixing a high-potency Super-LumiNova powder into the ceramic powder when the watch was sintered, the process of fusing together powders into a solid through high heat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Codependent couples often end up fusing identities in love.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The detail echoes Blahnik’s distinct flair for fusing jewelry with footwear, which is a style choice that connects both designers.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Lorentzen is partial to cast-iron and wicker pieces and enjoys fusing some contemporary accents into her final setup.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone, is light and creamy without melting as easily in the summer heat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Luxury appliance maker Sub-Zero has launched a new undercounter ice maker, engineered for pure, slow-melting ice, to meet this discerning market.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Consider that average temperatures this time of year on the shores of the bay typically hover in the 40s and 50s with some ice still thawing.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Similar to the refrigerator, avoid storing leftovers near the door or top shelves, where freezing and thawing cycles can occur more frequently.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Right now, the board is considering merging or closing seven schools, including four elementary schools, with nearby schools that include Panther Run Elementary, Palm Cove, North Fork and Sunshine, along with Plantation Middle School and Blair.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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This leads to a web of cosmic structure, where matter clumps along filaments to produce galaxies and groups of galaxies, and then clusters more significantly at the nexus of various filaments, producing clusters and even multiple merging clusters of galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Dec. 2025
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However, scaling production and integrating the cells into vehicles have remained major challenges for automakers and battery developers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Cisco is also integrating its observability and telemetry assets, such as Splunk and Thousand Eyes, to drive agentic infrastructure operations, using reasoning based on telemetry and historical data.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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After blending and straining, let the ingredients get to know each other for at least two hours or up to two days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Since the coming of Thriller, Michael Jackson took on the task of amalgamating his music videos with cinematic vignettes, as evidenced in works that followed the record-breaking film.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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