Definition of fusenext
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as in to melt
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How is the word fuse different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of fuse are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could amalgamate be used to replace fuse?

In some situations, the words amalgamate and fuse are roughly equivalent. However, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to fuse?

The synonyms blend and fuse are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can coalesce take the place of fuse?

The words coalesce and fuse can be used in similar contexts, but coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use commingle instead of fuse?

While the synonyms commingle and fuse are close in meaning, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might merge be a better fit than fuse?

While in some cases nearly identical to fuse, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would mingle be a good substitute for fuse?

Although the words mingle and fuse have much in common, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When can mix be used instead of fuse?

The meanings of mix and fuse largely overlap; however, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fuse Designed like a modern Americana garage, the activation fuses the Scout brand’s rugged, adventure-forward spirit with Rolling Stone’s music authority into one unmistakably cool fan experience. Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 The two-in-one tool uses heat to melt and fuse the edges of plastic packaging back together, creating a much tighter seal than an everyday chip clip. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Cee Cee and Bette have long since been fused into a single cultural entity. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 But Muskism is not about replacing countries with ​companies — ​it is about fusing the two. Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuse
Verb
  • Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • All these factors combined lead to more walks.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • More emotions aren’t going to melt him.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Stock futures are mixed in pre-market trading.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Moon in Scorpio connects with Jupiter through your 11th House of Friends, making support and collaboration easier to access.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
  • Innovation will be driven by systems that connect people, businesses, and markets with greater efficiency.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Investors sold off defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , RTX and L3Harris Technologies after tensions in the Middle East appeared to finally be thawing.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That’s Carowinds’ former parent company, which merged with Six Flags in 2024 in a blockbuster $8 billion deal.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • It is being continued by the new Kiwanis Club of Poway and the Ranches that formed last fall when the Los Rancheros and Poway clubs merged.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.
    Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Andes’ natural features could symbolically integrate both the North (snowcapped peaks) and the South (hot lowlands).
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Sweden and Finland, which recently joined NATO, have rapidly integrated into the alliance.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

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“Fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuse. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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