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 His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton. Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025 Rihanna kept up her tradition of fusing fashion with her pregnancy reveals by debuting her latest baby bump in May at the MET Gala. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 Unlike every other autonomous vehicle developer, Tesla relies on a handful of monocular cameras rather than fusing the inputs from cameras, lidar, and radar. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025 Beyond its on-trend aesthetic fusing a sneaker sole with a backless loafer upper, the Air Jordan Mule also has some interesting things going on under the hood. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025 In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations. Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025 Since its inception in 1999, John Varvatos has represented the edgy perspective of American luxury menswear, fusing a rock-and-roll spirit with remarkable craftsmanship and timeless design. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
Verb
  • The announcement was made in a press release for a unique event combining art and wrestling.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • As the planet continues to warm, melting ice caps and expanding the volume of sea water, scientists project bay waters will rise nearly another foot by 2050 and 3 feet or more by 2100, depending on how much emissions of fossil fuels rise or fall over the next 75 years worldwide.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The only thing sweeter than this pie is the heart-melting story that reader Cassie Tidwell Tramel shared about her beloved grandmother.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.
    Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Frozen raw meats were improperly thawing at room temperature.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Nandy’s tightrope gets knottier given that, prior to her remarks, relations between the regulator and the network had in fact been thawing.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Aligning with this evolution, Eve Lom is pioneering systems that translate skincare into quantifiable emotional regulation, thereby merging scientific innovation with emotional well-being to support both skin homeostasis and mental balance.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Each piece is lace-free, merging rugged Timberland heritage with Telfar’s sleek, genderless design approach.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.
    Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Brands have incorporated wellness into their narratives, blending commercial and cultural appeal.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Adam Blackstone teamed up with Alicia Keys to craft the sound of Hell’s Kitchen, blending soul and stage.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • House District 70 includes portions of North Little Rock and Sherwood, incorporating the Arkansas National Guard's Camp Robinson in the north and west.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Cleaver's Fifth District, which encompasses much of Kansas City, will be split across three different districts, diluting Democratic voting strength by incorporating Republican-leaning rural areas.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025

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