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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 director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
These young stars are literally burning the candle at both ends, furiously fusing their elements into heavier ones.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the performance itself, Magic Mike Live New York is being positioned as a full-night-out destination, fusing live entertainment with nightlife and hospitality.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
These young stars are literally burning the candle at both ends, furiously fusing their elements into heavier ones.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the performance itself, Magic Mike Live New York is being positioned as a full-night-out destination, fusing live entertainment with nightlife and hospitality.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusing
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The prolonged below-freezing temperatures prevented the snow pack from melting for an extended time, reflecting sunlight and limiting natural warming, keeping it colder and the energy demand higher, AccuWeather reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Following a period of heavy rain and melting snow, the River Raisin swelled, breaking up its icy surface.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Frozen meats were improperly thawing at room temperature below the prep table.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Here's what the experts say about freezing and thawing oats.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Thus, this detection technique offers scientists a method to create a cosmic map of these merging titans.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The news comes after Deadline revealed BBC Studios was merging production and sales in London to create a global content unit.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The fiber in whole fruits helps to counteract this, but blending fruit, such as in smoothies, can reduce their fiber content.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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This particular piece puts an extreme spin on the classic 1960s race watch, incorporating a skeletonised dial, a hefty 44 mm case in titanium and rose gold, and both a chronograph and tourbillon.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusing. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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