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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
Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.
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Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Robots that think together By fusing data from the air and the ground, the systems aim to deliver faster and more accurate situational awareness while reducing risk to soldiers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Fusion is a form of nuclear power that could one day generate enormous amounts of energy by fusing atoms.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Mikkeller—born out of a Copenhagen brewery—has expanded to 150-plus chapters in 37 countries, fusing urban running with craft beer and local culture.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Today, artists on the continent have found interesting ways of fusing their cultural identity to technological advancements which further grow their individual styles.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The genre-fusing rapper dabbled in punk rock, hip-hop, heavy metal and emo and worked with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
The Pisces moon fusing with the North Node may present a shift in your foundation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Robots that think together By fusing data from the air and the ground, the systems aim to deliver faster and more accurate situational awareness while reducing risk to soldiers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Fusion is a form of nuclear power that could one day generate enormous amounts of energy by fusing atoms.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Mikkeller—born out of a Copenhagen brewery—has expanded to 150-plus chapters in 37 countries, fusing urban running with craft beer and local culture.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Today, artists on the continent have found interesting ways of fusing their cultural identity to technological advancements which further grow their individual styles.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
The genre-fusing rapper dabbled in punk rock, hip-hop, heavy metal and emo and worked with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
The Pisces moon fusing with the North Node may present a shift in your foundation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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The mountain snowpack functions as nature’s water bank, gradually melting to feed rivers and reservoirs through the dry months.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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With the motor running, add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, a piece at a time, mixing after each addition until almost completely incorporated before adding more, 10–14 minutes total.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the Chicago area, the traffic is often dense, mixing trucks and cars traveling at different speeds, with merging traffic and lanes that become turn-only.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Don’t bother thawing your frozen vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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Note that freezing and thawing pad Thai may change the texture of the peanuts and vegetables.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
24 Dec. 2025
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Like insurers, hospitals have also been merging and scooping up other providers of medical services, including doctors’ offices, outpatient facilities and labs.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The project will add a lane in each direction and more space for merging and getting on and off the ramps to local streets.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Challenges such as integrating data, automating workflows, and updating legacy systems persist.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to a new analysis commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation, integrating nuclear power into national portfolios can reduce total system costs from 2% to 30%, depending on country-specific conditions.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The genre-blending jam band — consisting of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums) — has announced dates for its 2026 tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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What started as a personal mission to use his legal training to serve the most vulnerable turned into a spiritual mission where Strom, now also a pastor, author and speaker, is blending his faith with justice work.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Moving back from that sliding flex block, the remainder of the kitchen area and sidewall console is simple and straightforward, incorporating a worktop/side shelf just inside the window and additional storage below.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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This record demonstrates both performance and advanced safety technology that Changan is incorporating into its SUVs.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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