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 music stopped for good when the universe became too cold for these particles to continue fusing. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 With a focus on the landscape and countryside culture that have influenced Hunter from the start, the imagery brings together the brand’s utilitarian heritage with Moss’ unique style, fusing past and present through a modern lens. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Leaving their husbands behind at the White House, the first ladies visited the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art in a display of soft power that united two figures known for fusing style and diplomacy. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Jentleson compares the power of fusing race and these questions of fairness to detonating a nuclear warhead. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Hank clearly has a penchant for fusing different technologies and has been having a blast using GPT-6 Astra to reverse-engineer a bunch of games to work in VR or in the web browser. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 That was a good example of fusing that into a very contemporary platform and a very contemporary way of expressing that so an audience would feel it and see it. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026 To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 In recent years, however, a younger generation of entrepreneurs has broadened the scope, fusing Arabic culture and social media culture in fun, modern ways. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
Verb
  • The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Generations ago, the Central Valley was a vast expanse of lush meadows, wetlands and lakes fed by melting Sierra Nevada snow.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Asteroids frequently undergo violent collisions, heating, and internal soaking from melting ice.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But these women were ahead of their time, mixing folk tunecraft and punk aggro.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Considering how the Heat have maximized heart and hustle, mixing in significant development, keeping Pelle from free agency appears prudent.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The dinner capped a long, but friendly, day of meetings and celebrations, as the world’s two most powerful leaders seek to settle trade differences while simultaneously thawing the icy relationship between the United States and China.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, largely from burning fossil fuels, have pushed global temperatures so high that sea levels are rising, and shrinking glaciers and thawing permafrost are leaving mountainsides less stable.
    — Tarun Gopalakrishnan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For spring 2027, Blumarine is delving into California heritage, merging femininity and a playful approach to texture.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But over time, Paramount will likely begin merging the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The ends flitted out and folded centimeters above her brows, blending between the relaxed waves that moved over her shoulders.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Martha Stewart reports that designers are blending vintage and modern pieces to create interiors that feel curated, personal and full of character.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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